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WA Rev Code § 18.71.017 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.017 - Rules by commission—Successor to other boards.

RCW 18.71.017 Rules by commission—Successor to other boards.(1) The commission may adopt such rules as are not inconsistent with the laws of this state as may be determined necessary or proper to carry out the purposes of this chapter. The commission is the successor in interest of the board of medical examiners and the medical disciplinary board. All contracts, undertakings, agreements, rules, regulations, and policies continue in full force and effect on July 1, 1994, unless otherwise repealed or rejected by this chapter or by the commission.(2) The commission may adopt rules governing the administration of sedation and anesthesia in the offices of persons licensed under this chapter, including necessary training and equipment.[ 2007 c 273 § 26; 2000 c 171 § 23; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 304; 1961 c 284 § 11.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2007 c 273: See RCW 70.230.900 and 70.230.901.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.019 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.019 - Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act—Request for review of revocation order.

RCW 18.71.019 Application of Uniform Disciplinary Act—Request for review of revocation order.The Uniform Disciplinary Act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice and the issuance and denial of licenses and discipline of licensees under this chapter. When a panel of the commission revokes a license, the respondent may request review of the revocation order of the panel by the remaining members of the commission not involved in the initial investigation. The respondent's request for review must be filed within twenty days of the effective date of the order revoking the respondent's license. The review shall be scheduled for hearing by the remaining members of the commission not involved in the initial investigation within sixty days. The commission shall adopt rules establishing review procedures.[ 1996 c 195 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 305; 1987 c 150 § 45; 1986 c 259 § 105.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.0195 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.0195 - Disciplinary reports—Confidentiality—Immunity.

RCW 18.71.0195 Disciplinary reports—Confidentiality—Immunity.(1) The contents of any report filed under RCW 18.130.070 shall be confidential and exempt from public disclosure pursuant to chapter 42.56 RCW, except that it may be reviewed (a) by the licensee involved or his or her counsel or authorized representative who may submit any additional exculpatory or explanatory statements or other information, which statements or other information shall be included in the file, or (b) by a representative of the commission, or investigator thereof, who has been assigned to review the activities of a licensed physician.Upon a determination that a report is without merit, the commission's records may be purged of information relating to the report.(2) Every individual, medical association, medical society, hospital, ambulatory surgical facility, medical service bureau, health insurance carrier or agent, professional liability insurance carrier, professional standards review organization, agency of the federal, state, or local government, or the entity established by RCW 18.71.300 and its officers, agents, and employees are immune from civil liability, whether direct or derivative, for providing information to the commission under RCW 18.130.070, or for which an individual health care provider has immunity under the provisions of RCW 4.24.240, 4.24.250, or 4.24.260.[ 2007 c 273 § 24; 2005 c 274 § 227; 1998 c 132 § 2; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 328; 1986 c 259 § 117; 1979 ex.s. c 111 § 15. Formerly RCW 18.72.265.]NOTES:Effective date—Implementation—2007 c 273: See RCW 70.230.900 and 70.230.901.Finding—Intent—1998 c 132: "The legislature finds that the self-imposed license surcharge on physician licenses to fund a program to help physicians with chemical dependency or mental illness is not being fully spent on that program. It is the intent of the legislature that the program be fully funded and that funds collected into the impaired physician account be spent only on the program." [ 1998 c 132 § 1.]Severability—1998 c 132: "If any provision of this act or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the act or the application of the provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected." [ 1998 c 132 § 15.]Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.021 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.021 - License required.

RCW 18.71.021 License required.No person may practice or represent himself or herself as practicing medicine without first having a valid license to do so.[ 1987 c 150 § 46.]NOTES:Severability—1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.040 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.040 - Application—Fee.

RCW 18.71.040 Application—Fee.Every applicant for a license to practice medicine and surgery shall pay a fee determined by the secretary as provided in RCW 43.70.250.[ 2003 c 275 § 1; 1991 c 3 § 160; 1985 c 322 § 1. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 171 § 6; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 61; 1955 c 202 § 35; prior: 1941 c 166 § 1, part; 1913 c 82 § 1, part; 1909 c 192 § 7, part; Rem. Supp. 1941 § 10010-1, part.]
WA Rev Code § 18.71.050 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.050 - Application—Eligibility requirements—United States and Canadian graduates.

RCW 18.71.050 Application—Eligibility requirements—United States and Canadian graduates.(1) Each applicant who has graduated from a school of medicine located in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Dominion of Canada, shall file an application for licensure with the commission on a form prepared by the secretary with the approval of the commission. Each applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the commission of the following:(a) That the applicant has attended and graduated from a school of medicine approved by the commission;(b) That the applicant has completed two years of postgraduate medical training in a program acceptable to the commission, provided that applicants graduating before July 28, 1985, may complete only one year of postgraduate medical training;(c) That the applicant is of good moral character; and(d) That the applicant is physically and mentally capable of safely carrying on the practice of medicine. The commission may require any applicant to submit to such examination or examinations as it deems necessary to determine an applicant's physical and/or mental capability to safely practice medicine.(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting the commission from requiring such additional information from applicants as it deems necessary. The issuance and denial of licenses are subject to chapter 18.130 RCW, the Uniform Disciplinary Act.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 307; 1991 c 3 § 161. Prior: 1986 c 259 § 109; 1985 c 322 § 2; 1975 1st ex.s. c 171 § 7; 1961 c 284 § 5; 1957 c 60 § 3; prior: 1947 c 168 § 1, part; 1919 c 134 § 3, part; 1909 c 192 § 6, part; Rem. Supp. 1947 § 10008, part; prior: 1905 c 41 § 1, part; 1901 c 42 § 1, part; 1890 p 115 § 3, part; Code 1881 § 2285, part.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.051 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.051 - Application—Eligibility requirements—Foreign graduates—Waivers.

RCW 18.71.051 Application—Eligibility requirements—Foreign graduates—Waivers.(1) Applicants for licensure to practice medicine who have graduated from a school of medicine located outside of the states, territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, or the Dominion of Canada, shall file an application for licensure with the commission on a form prepared by the secretary with the approval of the commission. Each applicant shall furnish proof satisfactory to the commission of the following:(a) That he or she has completed in a school of medicine a resident course of professional instruction equivalent to that required in this chapter for applicants generally;(b)(i) Except as provided in (b)(ii) of this subsection, that he or she meets all the requirements which must be met by graduates of the United States and Canadian school of medicine except that he or she need not have graduated from a school of medicine approved by the commission;(ii) An applicant for licensure under this section is not required to meet the requirements of RCW 18.71.050(1)(b) if he or she furnishes proof satisfactory to the commission that he or she has:(A)(I) Been admitted as a permanent immigrant to the United States as a person of exceptional ability in sciences pursuant to the rules of the United States department of labor; or(II) Been issued a permanent immigration visa; and(B) Received multiple sclerosis certified specialist status from the consortium of multiple sclerosis centers; and(C) Successfully completed at least twenty-four months of training in multiple sclerosis at an educational institution in the United States with an accredited residency program in neurology or rehabilitation;(c) That he or she has satisfactorily passed the examination given by the educational council for foreign medical graduates or has met the requirements in lieu thereof as set forth in rules adopted by the commission;(d) That he or she has the ability to read, write, speak, understand, and be understood in the English language.(2) An applicant may obtain an exceptional qualification waiver, waiving requirements determined by the commission in rule, if they possess an acceptable body of work related to research, medical excellence, or employment, and have the recommendation of other national or international experts in the same specialty or field.[ 2020 c 325 § 4; 2011 c 138 § 1; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 308; 1991 c 3 § 162; 1975 1st ex.s. c 171 § 16.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.055 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.055 - Schools of medicine—Requirements for approval.

RCW 18.71.055 Schools of medicine—Requirements for approval.The commission may approve any school of medicine which is located in any state, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or in the Dominion of Canada, provided that it:(1) Requires collegiate instruction which includes courses deemed by the commission to be prerequisites to medical education;(2) Provides adequate instruction in the following subjects: Anatomy, biochemistry, microbiology and immunology, pathology, pharmacology, physiology, anaesthesiology, dermatology, gynecology, internal medicine, neurology, obstetrics, ophthalmology, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngology, pediatrics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, preventive medicine and public health, psychiatry, radiology, surgery, and urology, and such other subjects determined by the commission;(3) Provides clinical instruction in hospital wards and outpatient clinics under guidance.Approval may be withdrawn by the commission at any time a medical school ceases to comply with one or more of the requirements of this section.(4) Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize the commission to approve a school of osteopathic medicine and surgery, or osteopathic medicine, for purposes of qualifying an applicant to be licensed under this chapter by direct licensure, reciprocity, or otherwise.[ 1996 c 178 § 5; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 309; 1975 1st ex.s. c 171 § 8; 1961 c 284 § 6; 1957 c 60 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—1996 c 178: See note following RCW 18.35.110.Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.060 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.060 - Record of proceedings of commission and of applications.

RCW 18.71.060 Record of proceedings of commission and of applications.The commission shall keep an official record of all its proceedings, a part of which record shall consist of a register of all applicants for licensure under this chapter, with the result of each application. The record shall be evidence of all the proceedings of the commission that are set forth in it.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 310; 1975 1st ex.s. c 171 § 9; 1961 c 284 § 7; 1909 c 192 § 8; RRS § 10011.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.070 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.070 - Examination—Record.

RCW 18.71.070 Examination—Record.With the exception of those applicants granted licensure through the provisions of RCW 18.71.090 or 18.71.095, applicants for licensure must successfully complete an examination administered by the commission to determine their professional qualifications. The commission shall prepare and give, or approve the preparation and giving of, an examination which shall cover those general subjects and topics, a knowledge of which is commonly and generally required of candidates for the degree of doctor of medicine conferred by approved colleges or schools of medicine in the United States. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the commission has the sole responsibility for determining the proficiency of applicants under this chapter, and, in so doing, may waive any prerequisite to licensure not set forth in this chapter.The commission may by rule establish the passing grade for the examination.Examination results shall be part of the records of the commission and shall be permanently kept with the applicant's file.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 311; 1985 c 322 § 3; 1975 1st ex.s. c 171 § 10; 1961 c 284 § 8; 1919 c 134 § 4; 1909 c 192 § 6; RRS § 10009.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.083 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.083 - Maintenance of certification.

RCW 18.71.083 Maintenance of certification.(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the commission may not require a physician to participate in a maintenance of certification requirement as a condition of licensure or license renewal. The commission may allow a physician to fulfill license renewal requirements through satisfactory participation in a recognized maintenance of certification program.(2) This section does not apply to board certification requirements or maintenance of certification requirements included in any of the following:(a) A stipulation to informal disposition under RCW 18.130.172;(b) An order issued to resolve a statement of charges under RCW 18.130.090;(c) An order issued under RCW 18.130.160; or(d) A reinstatement order issued under RCW 18.130.150.[ 2018 c 211 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.71.085 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.085 - Inactive licenses—Renewal—Application of disciplinary provisions.

RCW 18.71.085 Inactive licenses—Renewal—Application of disciplinary provisions.The commission may adopt rules pursuant to this section authorizing an inactive license status.(1) An individual licensed pursuant to chapter 18.71 RCW may place his or her license on inactive status. The holder of an inactive license shall not practice medicine and surgery in this state without first activating the license.(2) The administrative procedures, administrative requirements, and fee for inactive renewal shall be established pursuant to RCW 43.70.250 and 43.70.280.(3) An inactive license may be placed in an active status upon compliance with rules established by the commission.(4) Provisions relating to disciplinary action against a person with a license shall be applicable to a person with an inactive license, except that when disciplinary proceedings against a person with an inactive license have been initiated, the license shall remain inactive until the proceedings have been completed.[ 1996 c 191 § 53; 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 313; 1991 c 44 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.090 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.090 - License without examination—Reciprocity—National board examinees—Fee.

RCW 18.71.090 License without examination—Reciprocity—National board examinees—Fee.Any applicant who meets the requirements of RCW 18.71.050 and has been licensed under the laws of another state, territory, or possession of the United States, or of any province of Canada, or an applicant who has satisfactorily passed examinations given by the national board of medical examiners may, in the discretion of the commission, be granted a license without examination on the payment of the fees required by this chapter: PROVIDED, That the applicant must file with the commission a copy of the license certified by the proper authorities of the issuing state to be a full, true copy thereof, and must show that the standards, eligibility requirements, and examinations of that state are at least equal in all respects to those of this state.[ 1994 sp.s. c 9 § 314; 1985 c 322 § 5. Prior: 1975 1st ex.s. c 171 § 12; 1975 1st ex.s. c 30 § 63; 1961 c 284 § 9; 1957 c 60 § 5; 1919 c 134 § 11; RRS § 10023.]NOTES:Severability—Headings and captions not law—Effective date—1994 sp.s. c 9: See RCW 18.79.900 through 18.79.902.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.100 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.100 - Applicability of health regulations.

RCW 18.71.100 Applicability of health regulations.All persons granted licenses or certificates under this chapter, shall be subject to the state and municipal regulations relating to the control of contagious diseases, the reporting and certifying to births and deaths, and all matters pertaining to public health; and all such reports shall be accepted as legal.[ 1909 c 192 § 18; RRS § 10022.]NOTES:Public health and safety: Title 70 RCW.Vital statistics: Chapter 70.58A RCW.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.190 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.190 - False personation.

RCW 18.71.190 False personation.Every person filing for record, or attempting to file for record, the certificate issued to another, falsely claiming himself or herself to be the person named in such certificate, or falsely claiming himself or herself to be the person entitled to the same, is guilty of forgery under RCW 9A.60.020.[ 2003 c 53 § 138; 1909 c 192 § 16; RRS § 10019.]NOTES:Intent—Effective date—2003 c 53: See notes following RCW 2.48.180.False personation in the first or second degree: RCW 9A.60.040, 9A.60.045.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.200 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.200 - Physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic—Definition.

RCW 18.71.200 Physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic—Definition.As used in this chapter, a "physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic" means a person who:(1) Has successfully completed an emergency medical technician course as described in chapter 18.73 RCW;(2) Is trained under the supervision of an approved medical program director according to training standards prescribed in rule to perform specific phases of advanced cardiac and trauma life support under written or oral authorization of an approved licensed physician; and(3) Has been examined and certified as a physician's trained advanced emergency medical technician and paramedic, by level, by the University of Washington's school of medicine or the department of health.[ 2015 c 93 § 2; 1995 c 65 § 2; 1991 c 3 § 165; 1986 c 259 § 111; 1983 c 112 § 1; 1977 c 55 § 2; 1973 1st ex.s. c 52 § 1; 1971 ex.s. c 305 § 2.]NOTES:Severability—1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.Effective date—1973 1st ex.s. c 52: See note following RCW 43.22.010.
WA Rev Code § 18.71.212 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.212 - Medical program directors—Certification.

RCW 18.71.212 Medical program directors—Certification.The secretary of the department of health, in conjunction with the state emergency medical services and trauma care committee, shall evaluate, certify and terminate certification of medical program directors, and prescribe minimum standards defining duties and responsibilities and performance of duties and responsibilities.[ 1990 c 269 § 19; 1986 c 68 § 2.]
WA Rev Code § 18.71.213 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.213 - Medical program directors—Termination—Temporary delegation of authority.

RCW 18.71.213 Medical program directors—Termination—Temporary delegation of authority.If a medical program director terminates certification, that medical program director's authority may be delegated by the department to any other licensed physician for a period of thirty days, or until a new medical program director is certified, whichever comes first.[ 1986 c 68 § 3.]
WA Rev Code § 18.71.215 (2021)
2021 Revised Code of Washington|Title 18 - Businesses and Professions|Chapter 18.71 - Physicians.|18.71.215 - Medical program directors—Liability for acts or omissions of others.

RCW 18.71.215 Medical program directors—Liability for acts or omissions of others.The department of health shall defend and hold harmless approved medical program directors, delegates, or agents, including but not limited to hospitals and hospital personnel in their capacity of training emergency service medical personnel for certification or recertification pursuant to this chapter at the request of such directors, for any act or omission committed or omitted in good faith in the performance of their duties.[ 1995 c 103 § 2; 1990 c 269 § 20; 1986 c 68 § 5; 1983 c 112 § 4.]NOTES:Effective date—1995 c 103: See note following RCW 18.71.210.