RCW 18.57.810
Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.
By January 1, 2020, the board must adopt or amend its rules to require osteopathic physicians who prescribe opioids to inform patients of their right to refuse an opioid prescription or order for any reason. If a patient indicates a desire to not receive an opioid, the osteopathic physician must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.
[ 2019 c 314 § 5.]
NOTES:
Declaration—2019 c 314: See note following RCW 18.22.810.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.57 - Osteopathy—Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery.
18.57.005 - Powers and duties of board.
18.57.011 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.57.015 - Osteopathic physician health program—Content—License surcharge.
18.57.020 - Licenses—Application requirements.
18.57.035 - Postgraduate training licenses.
18.57.040 - Licensing exemptions.
18.57.045 - Inactive licenses.
18.57.083 - Maintenance of certification.
18.57.130 - Persons licensed by other states—Requirements—Fees.
18.57.140 - Advertising regulations.
18.57.145 - Use of designations in combination with name.
18.57.150 - Applicability of health regulations.
18.57.160 - Unlawful practices.
18.57.245 - Insurer's report of malpractice payments.
18.57.285 - Pain management rules—Repeal—Adoption of new rules.
18.57.290 - Down syndrome—Parent information.
18.57.800 - Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.
18.57.810 - Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.