RCW 18.50.005Definitions.Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:(1) '*Advanced registered nurse practitioner' means an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.(2) 'Department' means the department of health.(3) 'Secretary' means the secretary of health.(4) 'Midwife' means a midwife licensed under this chapter.(5) 'Naturopath' means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW.(6) 'Physician' means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.(7) 'Physician assistant' means a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.[ 2022 c 289 s 1; 1991 c 3 s 102; 1987 c 467 s 1; 1981 c 53 s 2.]NOTES:*Reviser's note: The term 'advanced registered nurse practitioner' was changed to 'advanced practice registered nurse' by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.Effective date—1981 c 53: 'Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 through 17 of this act shall take effect January 15, 1982.' [ 1981 c 53 s 19.]
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