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PDFWAC 388-833-0033

What must the provider do if a client refuses a prescribed medication?

If a client refuses a prescribed medication, the provider must:
(1) Document the refusal, including the time, date, and medication refused;
(2) Inform the client of the benefit of the medication;
(3) Consult a pharmacist or licensed medical provider with prescription authority to determine if the medication refusal could significantly harm the client;
(4) If recommended, continue to offer the medication following consultation in subsection (3) of this section; and
(5) Inform the client's parent or legal representative of the refusal and any reasons for the refusal if shared by the client.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 71A.12.030, 71A.12.010, and 71A.12.120. WSR 24-19-101, s 388-833-0033, filed 9/18/24, effective 10/19/24.]
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