RCW 18.71A.810
Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.
By January 1, 2020, the commission must adopt or amend its rules to require physician assistants 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 physician assistant must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.
[ 2019 c 314 § 9.]
NOTES:
Declaration—2019 c 314: See note following RCW 18.22.810.
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 18 - Businesses and Professions
Chapter 18.71A - Physician Assistants.
18.71A.023 - Practice requirements—Military training or experience.
18.71A.025 - Application of uniform disciplinary act.
18.71A.030 - Limitations on practice—Scope of practice.
18.71A.045 - Eligibility of foreign medical school graduates.
18.71A.050 - Physician's liability, responsibility.
18.71A.060 - Limitations on health care services.
18.71A.090 - Signing and attesting to required documentation.
18.71A.100 - Pain management rules—Criteria for new rules.
18.71A.110 - Down syndrome—Parent information.
18.71A.120 - Practice agreement—Elements—Amendment—Disciplinary action.
18.71A.130 - Education and outreach campaign.
18.71A.140 - Licenses issued under chapter 18.57A RCW.
18.71A.150 - Rules—Chapter 80, Laws of 2020.