Medical record documentation requirements.

RCW 70.245.120

in effect

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 qualified medical provider's diagnosis and prognosis, and determination that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision; (4) The consulting qualified medical provider'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 qualified medical provider'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 qualified medical provider 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. 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 qualified medical provider's diagnosis and prognosis, and determination that the patient is competent, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision; (4) The consulting qualified medical provider'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 qualified medical provider'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 qualified medical provider 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.

Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=70.245&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026