RCW 70.245.070: Informed decision.

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70.245.060 << 70.245.070 >> 70.245.080

PDFRCW 70.245.070

Informed decision.

A person shall not receive a prescription for medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner unless he or she has made an informed decision. Immediately before writing a prescription for medication under this chapter, the attending qualified medical provider shall verify that the qualified patient is making an informed decision.

[ 2023 c 38 § 8; 2009 c 1 § 7 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]