RCW 18.50.005
Definitions.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:
(1) "Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.
(2) "Department" means the department of health.
(3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
(4) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter.
(5) "Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW.
(6) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.
(7) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.
[ 2022 c 289 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 102; 1987 c 467 § 1; 1981 c 53 § 2.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 53: "Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 through 17 of this act shall take effect January 15, 1982." [ 1981 c 53 § 19.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
18.50.010 - Practicing midwifery defined—Gratuitous services—Duty to consult with physician.
18.50.030 - Exemptions—Practice of religion—Treatment by prayer.
18.50.032 - Exemptions—Registered nurses and nurse midwives.
18.50.034 - Exemptions—Persons enrolled in midwifery programs.
18.50.045 - Midwifery education programs—Accreditation.
18.50.050 - Compliance with secretary's determination.
18.50.060 - Examinations—Times and places—Subjects—Issuance of license.
18.50.065 - Credentialing by endorsement.
18.50.105 - Inform patient of qualifications of midwife—Form.
18.50.108 - Written plan for consultation, emergency transfer, and transport.
18.50.115 - Administration of drugs and medications—Rules.
18.50.126 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.50.130 - "Certificate" and "license" synonymous.
18.50.140 - Midwifery advisory committee—Generally.
18.50.150 - Midwifery advisory committee—Advice and recommendations.
18.50.160 - Delegation to nurse.