RCW 70.245.050
Consulting physician confirmation.
Before a patient is qualified under this chapter, a consulting physician shall examine the patient and his or her relevant medical records and confirm, in writing, the attending physician's diagnosis that the patient is suffering from a terminal disease, and verify that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision.
[ 2009 c 1 § 5 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Title 70 - Public Health and Safety
Chapter 70.245 - The Washington Death With Dignity Act.
70.245.020 - Written request for medication.
70.245.030 - Form of the written request.
70.245.040 - Attending physician responsibilities.
70.245.050 - Consulting physician confirmation.
70.245.060 - Counseling referral.
70.245.070 - Informed decision.
70.245.080 - Notification of next of kin.
70.245.090 - Written and oral requests.
70.245.100 - Right to rescind request.
70.245.120 - Medical record documentation requirements.
70.245.130 - Residency requirement.
70.245.140 - Disposal of unused medications.
70.245.160 - Effect on construction of wills, contracts, and statutes.
70.245.170 - Insurance or annuity policies.
70.245.210 - Claims by governmental entity for costs incurred.
70.245.220 - Form of the request.
70.245.901 - Short title—2009 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1000).
70.245.903 - Effective dates—2009 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1000).