§ 70.245.010 Definitions
§ 70.245.020 Written request for medication
§ 70.245.030 Form of the written request
§ 70.245.040 Attending qualified medical provider responsibilities
§ 70.245.050 Consulting qualified medical provider confirmation
§ 70.245.060 Counseling referral
§ 70.245.070 Informed decision
§ 70.245.080 Notification of next of kin
§ 70.245.090 Written and oral requests
§ 70.245.100 Right to rescind request
§ 70.245.110 Waiting period
§ 70.245.120 Medical record documentation requirements
§ 70.245.130 Residency requirement
§ 70.245.140 Disposal of unused medications
§ 70.245.150 Reporting of information to the department of health — Adoption of rules — Information collected not a public record — Annual statistical report
§ 70.245.160 Effect on construction of wills, contracts, and statutes
§ 70.245.170 Insurance or annuity policies
§ 70.245.180 Authority of chapter — References to practices under this chapter — Applicable standard of care
§ 70.245.190 Immunities — Basis for prohibiting health care provider from participation — Notification — Permissible sanctions
§ 70.245.200 Willful alteration/forgery — Coercion or undue influence — Penalties — Civil damages — Other penalties not precluded
§ 70.245.210 Claims by governmental entity for costs incurred
§ 70.245.220 Form of the request
§ 70.245.230 Selection of qualified medical provider
§ 70.245.901 Short title — 2009 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1000)
§ 70.245.903 Effective dates — 2009 c 1 (Initiative Measure No. 1000)

Terms Used In Washington Code > Chapter 70.245 - The Washington death with dignity act

  • Annuity: A periodic (usually annual) payment of a fixed sum of money for either the life of the recipient or for a fixed number of years. A series of payments under a contract from an insurance company, a trust company, or an individual. Annuity payments are made at regular intervals over a period of more than one full year.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
  • Rescission: The cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. The Impoundment Control Act of 1974 specifies that the President may propose to Congress that funds be rescinded. If both Houses have not approved a rescission proposal (by passing legislation) within 45 days of continuous session, any funds being withheld must be made available for obligation.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.