18.71A.810 Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.

WA Rev Code § 18.71A.810 (2019) (N/A)
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RCW 18.71A.810 Opioid drugs—Right to refuse.

By January 1, 2020, the commission must adopt or amend its rules to require physician assistants 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 assistant must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.

[ 2019 c 314 § 9.]

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Declaration—2019 c 314: See note following RCW 18.22.810.