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Washington Revised Code Title 18. Businesses and Professions § 18.79.810. Opioid drugs--Right to refuse (Effective until June 30, 2027)

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

By January 1, 2020, the *commission must adopt or amend its rules to require advanced registered nurse practitioners 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 advanced registered nurse practitioner must document the patient's request and avoid prescribing or ordering opioids, unless the request is revoked by the patient.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 18. Businesses and Professions § 18.79.810. Opioid drugs--Right to refuse (Effective until June 30, 2027) - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-18-businesses-and-professions/wa-rev-code-18-79-810/

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