RCW 18.59.100
Duty to refer medical cases.
An occupational therapist shall, after evaluating a patient and if the case is a medical one, refer the case to a physician for appropriate medical direction if such direction is lacking. Treatment by an occupational therapist of such a medical case may take place only upon the referral of a physician, osteopathic physician, podiatric physician and surgeon, naturopath, chiropractor, physician assistant, psychologist, optometrist, or advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed to practice in this state.
[ 2015 c 10 § 1; 1999 c 333 § 3; 1986 c 259 § 101; 1984 c 9 § 11.]
NOTES:
Savings—1986 c 259 §§ 101, 103: "The repeal of RCW 18.59.030 and 18.59.200 and the amendment of RCW 18.59.100 by this act shall not be construed as affecting any rights and duties which matured, penalties which were incurred, and proceedings which were begun before June 11, 1986." [ 1986 c 259 § 104.]
Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.59 - Occupational Therapy.
18.59.040 - Activities not regulated by chapter—Limited permits.
18.59.050 - Licenses—Application—Requirements—Waiver.
18.59.080 - License issuance—Posting required.
18.59.090 - Renewal of licenses—Reinstatement of suspended or revoked licenses—Inactive status.
18.59.100 - Duty to refer medical cases.
18.59.110 - Applications—Licenses—Limited permits.
18.59.120 - Board of occupational therapy practice established—Members—Terms—Meetings—Compensation.
18.59.125 - Board—Compensation—Travel expenses.
18.59.130 - Board—Powers and duties—Rules.
18.59.141 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.59.160 - Purchase, storage, and administration of medications—Restrictions—Liability.
18.59.170 - Scope of practice—Wound care management.