Wash. Rev. Code § 18.71.810
Current through 2024
By January 1, 2020, the commission must adopt or amend its rules to require physicians 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 physician must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.
RCW 18.71.810
Declaration- 2019 c 314 : See note following RCW 18.22.810.