70.245.120 - Medical record documentation requirements. - Washington Statutes

Medical 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 physician's diagnosis and prognosis, and determination that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision;

     (4) The consulting physician'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 physician'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 physician 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.

[2009 c 1 § 12 (Initiative Measure No. 1000, approved November 4, 2008).]