By January 1, 2020, the board must adopt or amend its rules to require podiatric 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 podiatric physician must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.
RCW 18.22.810
Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.
Known as the Podiatric Physician and Surgeon Practice Act
The act spans §§ 18–18 (27 sections).
2019 c 314 s 3.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.