Wash. Rev. Code § 70.245.060

Current through Chapters 1-163 and 165-376 of the 2024 Regular Session
Section 70.245.060 - Counseling referral

If, in the opinion of either the attending qualified medical provider or the consulting qualified medical provider, a patient may be suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder or depression causing impaired judgment, the qualified medical provider shall refer the patient for counseling. Medication to end a patient's life in a humane and dignified manner shall not be prescribed until the person performing the counseling determines that the patient is not suffering from a psychiatric or psychological disorder or depression causing impaired judgment.

RCW 70.245.060

Amended by 2023 c 38,§ 7, eff. 7/23/2023.
2009 c 1 § 6 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).