Wash. Rev. Code § 18.79.810

Current through 2024

Section 18.79.810 - [Effective Until 6/30/2027] Opioid drugs-Right to refuse

By January 1, 2020, the *commission must adopt or amend its rules to require advanced registered nurse practitioners who prescribe opioids to inform patients of their right to refuse an opioid prescription or order for any reason. If a patient indicates a desire to not receive an opioid, the advanced registered nurse practitioner must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.

RCW 18.79.810

Added by 2019 c 314,§ 10, eff. 7/28/2019.

*Reviser's note: The reference to "nursing care quality assurance commission" was changed to "board of nursing" by 2023 c 123.

Declaration- 2019 c 314 : See note following RCW 18.22.810.

This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.