Wash. Rev. Code § 71.05.660

Current through 2024
Section 71.05.660 - Treatment records-Privileged communications unaffected

Nothing in this chapter or chapter 70.02 or 71.34 RCW shall be construed to interfere with communications between physicians, physician assistants, psychiatric *advanced registered nurse practitioners, or psychologists and patients and attorneys and clients.

RCW 71.05.660

Amended by 2016SP1 c 29,§ 420, eff. 4/1/2018.
Amended by 2016 c 155,§ 9, eff. 6/9/2016.
Amended by 2013 c 200,§ 21, eff. 7/1/2014.
2009 c 217 § 9; 2005 c 504 § 114; 1989 c 205 § 16.

Reviser's note: *(1) The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.

(2) This section was amended by 2016 c 155 s 9 and by 2016 sp.s. c 29 s 420, each without reference to the other. Both amendments are incorporated in the publication of this section under RCW 1.12.025(2). For rule of construction, see RCW 1.12.025(1).

Effective dates-2016 sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.

Short title-Right of action-2016 sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.

Effective date- 2013 c 200 : See note following RCW 70.02.010.

Findings-Intent-Severability-Application-Construction-Captions, part headings, subheadings not law-Adoption of rules-Effective dates-2005 c 504: See notes following RCW 71.05.027.

Alphabetization-Correction of references-2005 c 504: See note following RCW 71.05.020.

Contingent effective date-1989 c 205 ss 11-19: See note following RCW 71.05.620.