A licensed osteopathic physician and surgeon who desires to leave the active practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery in this state may secure from the secretary an inactive license. The administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fees for an inactive license shall be determined as provided in RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280. The holder of an inactive license may reactivate his or her license to practice osteopathic medicine and surgery in accordance with rules adopted by the board.

Terms Used In Washington Code 18.57.045

  • Board: means the Washington state board of osteopathic medicine and surgery;
Washington Code 18.57.001
  • Osteopathic medicine and surgery: means the use of any and all methods in the treatment of disease, injuries, deformities, and all other physical and mental conditions in and of human beings, including the use of osteopathic manipulative therapy; and
    • Washington Code 18.57.001
  • Secretary: means the secretary of health. See Washington Code 18.57.001
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