Location of care — Venue.

RCW 18.134.060
in effect
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(1) The provision of a telehealth service under this chapter occurs at the patient's location at the time the service is provided. (2) In a civil action arising out of a health care practitioner's provision of a telehealth service to a patient under this chapter, brought by the patient or the patient's personal representative, conservator, guardian, or a person entitled to bring a claim under the state's wrongful death statute, venue is proper in the patient's county of residence in this state or in another county authorized by law. (1) The provision of a telehealth service under this chapter occurs at the patient's location at the time the service is provided. (2) In a civil action arising out of a health care practitioner's provision of a telehealth service to a patient under this chapter, brought by the patient or the patient's personal representative, conservator, guardian, or a person entitled to bring a claim under the state's wrongful death statute, venue is proper in the patient's county of residence in this state or in another county authorized by law.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=18.134&full=trueFetched: 6/28/2026

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