Definitions. (Effective June 30, 2027.)
RCW 18.50.005
in effectUnless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "Advanced practice registered nurse" means an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW. (2) "Department" means the department of health. (3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health. (4) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter. (5) "Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW. (6) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW. (7) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.
Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:
(1) "Advanced practice registered nurse" means an advanced practice registered nurse licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.
(2) "Department" means the department of health.
(3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
(4) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter.
(5) "Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW.
(6) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.
(7) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.50&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026