RCW 70.245.120Medical record documentation requirements.The following shall be documented or filed in the patient's medical record:(1) All oral requests by a patient for medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner;(2) All written requests by a patient for medication to end his or her life in a humane and dignified manner;(3) The attending qualified medical provider's diagnosis and prognosis, and determination that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision;(4) The consulting qualified medical provider's diagnosis and prognosis, and verification that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision;(5) A report of the outcome and determinations made during counseling, if performed;(6) The attending qualified medical provider's offer to the patient to rescind his or her request at the time of the patient's second oral request under RCW 70.245.090; and(7) A note by the attending qualified medical provider indicating that all requirements under this chapter have been met and indicating the steps taken to carry out the request, including a notation of the medication prescribed.[ 2023 c 38 s cal provider indicating that all requirements under this chapter have been met and indicating the steps taken to carry out the request, including a notation of the medication prescribed.[ 2023 c 38 s 13; 2009 c 1 s 12 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]
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