Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 70.245 - The Washington Death With Dignity Act.
70.245.100 - Right to rescind request.

RCW 70.245.100
Right to rescind request.

A patient may rescind his or her request at any time and in any manner without regard to his or her mental state. No prescription for medication under this chapter may be written without the attending physician offering the qualified patient an opportunity to rescind the request.

[ 2009 c 1 § 10 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]

Structure Revised Code of Washington

Revised Code of Washington

Title 70 - Public Health and Safety

Chapter 70.245 - The Washington Death With Dignity Act.

70.245.010 - Definitions.

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.

70.245.110 - Waiting periods.

70.245.120 - Medical record documentation requirements.

70.245.130 - Residency requirement.

70.245.140 - Disposal of unused medications.

70.245.150 - Reporting of information to the department of health—Adoption of rules—Information collected not a public record—Annual statistical report.

70.245.160 - Effect on construction of wills, contracts, and statutes.

70.245.170 - Insurance or annuity policies.

70.245.180 - Authority of chapter—References to practices under this chapter—Applicable standard of care.

70.245.190 - Immunities—Basis for prohibiting health care provider from participation—Notification—Permissible sanctions.

70.245.200 - Willful alteration/forgery—Coercion or undue influence—Penalties—Civil damages—Other penalties not precluded.

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).