RCW 26.33.350
Medical reports—Requirements.
(1) Every person, firm, society, association, corporation, or state agency receiving, securing a home for, or otherwise caring for a minor child shall transmit to the prospective adopting parent prior to placement and shall make available to all persons with whom a child has been placed by adoption a complete medical report containing all known and available information concerning the disabilities of the child.
(2) The report shall not reveal the identity of the birth parent of the child except as authorized under this chapter but shall include any known or available mental or physical health history of the birth parent that needs to be known by the adoptive parent to facilitate proper health care for the child or that will assist the adoptive parent in maximizing the developmental potential of the child.
(3) Where known or available, the information provided shall include:
(a) A review of the birth family's and the child's previous medical history, including the child's x-rays, examinations, hospitalizations, and immunizations. After July 1, 1992, medical histories shall be given on a standardized reporting form developed by the department;
(b) A physical exam of the child by a licensed physician with appropriate laboratory tests and x-rays;
(c) A referral to a specialist if indicated; and
(d) A written copy of the evaluation with recommendations to the adoptive family receiving the report.
(4) Entities and persons obligated to provide information under this section shall make reasonable efforts to locate records and information concerning the child's disabilities. The entities or persons providing the information have no duty, beyond providing the information, to explain or interpret the records or information regarding the child's present or future health.
[ 2020 c 274 § 4; 1994 c 170 § 1; 1991 c 136 § 4; 1990 c 146 § 6; 1989 c 281 § 1; 1984 c 155 § 37.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
26.33.030 - Petitions—Place of filing—Consolidation of petitions and hearings.
26.33.060 - Hearings—Procedure—Witnesses.
26.33.070 - Appointment of guardian ad litem—When required—Payment of fees.
26.33.080 - Petition for relinquishment—Filing—Written consent required.
26.33.100 - Petition for termination—Who may file—Contents—Time.
26.33.120 - Termination—Grounds—Failure to appear.
26.33.130 - Termination order—Effect.
26.33.140 - Who may adopt or be adopted.
26.33.150 - Petition for adoption—Filing—Contents—Preplacement report required.
26.33.160 - Consent to adoption—When revocable—Procedure.
26.33.170 - Consent to adoption—When not required.
26.33.180 - Preplacement report required before placement with adoptive parents—Exception.
26.33.190 - Preplacement report—Requirements—Fees.
26.33.200 - Post-placement report—Requirements—Exception—Fees.
26.33.210 - Preplacement or post-placement report—Department or agency may make report.
26.33.220 - Preplacement and post-placement reports—When not required.
26.33.240 - Petition for adoption—Hearing—Notice—Disposition.
26.33.250 - Decree of adoption—Determination of place and date of birth.
26.33.260 - Decree of adoption—Effect—Accelerated appeal—Limited grounds to challenge—Intent.
26.33.270 - Decree of adoption—Protection of certain rights and benefits.
26.33.280 - Decree of adoption—Transmittal to state registrar of vital statistics.
26.33.290 - Decree of adoption—Duties of state registrar of vital statistics.
26.33.295 - Open adoption agreements—Agreed orders—Enforcement.
26.33.300 - Adoption statistical data.
26.33.310 - Notice—Requirements—Waiver.
26.33.330 - Records sealed—Inspection—Fee.
26.33.340 - Department, agency, and court files confidential—Limited disclosure of information.
26.33.343 - Search for birth parent or adopted child—Confidential intermediary.
26.33.350 - Medical reports—Requirements.
26.33.360 - Petition by natural parent to set aside adoption—Costs—Time limit.
26.33.380 - Family and social history report required—Identity of birth parents confidential.
26.33.385 - Standards for locating records and information—Rules.
26.33.390 - Information on adoption-related services.
26.33.4001 - Advertisements—Prohibitions—Exceptions—Application of consumer protection act.
26.33.420 - Postadoption contact between siblings—Intent—Findings.
26.33.430 - Postadoption contact between siblings—Duty of court.
26.33.900 - Effective date—Application—1984 c 155.
26.33.902 - Construction—Chapter applicable to state registered domestic partnerships—2009 c 521.
26.33.903 - Construction—Religious or nonprofit organizations.