Definitions. (Effective until 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 registered nurse practitioner" means an *advanced registered nurse practitioner 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 registered nurse practitioner" means an *advanced registered nurse practitioner 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