Washington § 70.245.090 Written and oral requests.

Washington Statutes

§ 70.245.090 — Written and oral requests.

Washington § 70.245.090

Title 70PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 70.245THE WASHINGTON DEATH WITH DIGNITY ACT

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Wash. Rev. Code § 70.245.090 (2026).

Text

(1)To receive a prescription for medication that the qualified patient may self-administer to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner, a qualified patient shall have made an oral request and a written request, and reiterate the oral request to his or her attending qualified medical provider at least seven days after making the initial oral request.

(2)At the time the qualified patient makes his or her second oral request, the attending qualified medical provider shall offer the qualified patient an opportunity to rescind the request.

(3)A transfer of care or medical records does not restart any waiting period under this section.

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(1) To receive a prescription for medication that the qualified patient may self-administer to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner, a qualified patient shall have made an oral request and a written request, and reiterate the oral request to his or her attending qualified medical provider at least seven days after making the initial oral request.

(2) At the time the qualified patient makes his or her second oral request, the attending qualified medical provider shall offer the qualified patient an opportunity to rescind the request.

(3) A transfer of care or medical records does not restart any waiting period under this section.