5.62.030 – Nurse-patient privilege subject to limitations and exemptions of physician-patient privilege.
RCW 5.62.030 Nurse-patient privilege subject to limitations and exemptions of physician-patient privilege. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this chapter, the privilege created in this chapter is subject to the same limitations and exemptions contained in RCW 26.44.060(3) and 51.04.050 as those limitations and exemptions relate to the physician/patient privilege of RCW 5.60.060. [ 2002 […]
5.62.020 – Registered nurse—Privileged communications—Exceptions.
RCW 5.62.020 Registered nurse—Privileged communications—Exceptions. No registered nurse providing primary care or practicing under protocols, whether or not the physical presence or direct supervision of a physician is required, may be examined in a civil or criminal action as to any information acquired in attending a patient in the registered nurse’s professional capacity, if the […]
5.62.010 – Definitions.
RCW 5.62.010 Definitions. Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) “Registered nurse” means a registered nurse or advanced nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW. (2) “Protocol” means a regimen to be carried out by a registered nurse and prescribed by a licensed physician under chapter […]