RCW 18.50.010
Practicing midwifery defined—Gratuitous services—Duty to consult with physician.
Any person shall be regarded as practicing midwifery within the meaning of this chapter who shall render medical aid for a fee or compensation to individuals during prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum stages or to the individual's newborn up to two weeks of age or who shall advertise as a midwife by signs, printed cards, or otherwise. Nothing shall be construed in this chapter to prohibit gratuitous services. It shall be the duty of a midwife to consult with a physician whenever there are significant deviations from normal in either the gestational parent or the newborn.
[ 2022 c 289 § 2; 2014 c 187 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 103; 1987 c 467 § 2; 1981 c 53 § 5; 1917 c 160 § 8; RRS § 10181. Formerly RCW 18.50.010, 18.50.030, part, and 18.50.090.]
NOTES:
Effective date—1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.
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.