Wash. Rev. Code § 18.50.010

Current through the 2024 Regular Session

Section 18.50.010 - Practicing midwifery defined-Gratuitous services-Duty to consult with physician

Any person shall be regarded as practicing midwifery within the meaning of this chapter who shall render medical aid for a fee or compensation to individuals during prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum stages or to the individual's newborn up to two weeks of age or who shall advertise as a midwife by signs, printed cards, or otherwise. Nothing shall be construed in this chapter to prohibit gratuitous services. It shall be the duty of a midwife to consult with a physician whenever there are significant deviations from normal in either the gestational parent or the newborn.

RCW 18.50.010

Amended by 2022 c 289,§ 2, eff. 6/9/2022.

Amended by 2014 c 187,§ 1, eff. 6/12/2014.

1991 c 3 § 103; 1987 c 467 § 2; 1981 c 53 § 5; 1917 c 160 § 8; RRS § 10181. Formerly RCW 18.50.010, 18.50.030, part, and 18.50.090.

Effective date-1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005.