Washington Statutes
§ 70.245.060 — Counseling referral.
Washington § 70.245.060
JurisdictionWashington
Title 70PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
Ch. 70.245THE WASHINGTON DEATH WITH DIGNITY ACT
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Bluebook
Wash. Rev. Code § 70.245.060 (2026).
Text
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.
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Legislative History
[2023 c 38 s 7;2009 c 1 s 6(Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]
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Washington § 70.245.060, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/wa/70.245.060.