RCW 18.22.035
Practice of podiatric medicine and surgery—Quality—Definition—Prescriptions—Limitations.
(1) A podiatric physician and surgeon is responsible for the quality of podiatric care.
(2) The practice of podiatric medicine and surgery is the diagnosis and the medical, surgical, mechanical, manipulative, and electrical treatments of ailments of the human foot.
(3) Podiatric physicians and surgeons may issue prescriptions valid at any pharmacy for any drug, including narcotics, necessary in the practice of podiatry.
(4) Podiatrists shall not:
(a) Amputate the foot;
(b) Administer spinal anesthetic or any anesthetic that renders the patient unconscious; or
(c) Treat systemic conditions.
[ 1990 c 147 § 6.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.22 - Podiatric Medicine and Surgery.
18.22.003 - Regulation of health care professions—Criteria.
18.22.005 - Legislative finding—Purpose.
18.22.013 - Podiatric medical board—Membership.
18.22.014 - Board—Officers—Members' compensation and travel expenses.
18.22.015 - Board—Duties—Rules.
18.22.018 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.22.025 - License required to practice podiatric medicine and surgery.
18.22.035 - Practice of podiatric medicine and surgery—Quality—Definition—Prescriptions—Limitations.
18.22.040 - Applicants—Fee—Eligibility.
18.22.045 - Postgraduate training license.
18.22.060 - Examination—Date, location, and application—Reexamination.
18.22.082 - License—Reciprocity.
18.22.083 - License—Examination to determine professional qualifications.
18.22.125 - License—Inactive status.
18.22.191 - Rules and regulations.
18.22.210 - Unlawful practice—Evidence of.
18.22.220 - Violations—Penalty.
18.22.240 - Pain management rules—Repeal—Adoption of new rules.
18.22.250 - Podiatric physician health program—License surcharge.
18.22.800 - Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.