Resident's rights regarding medical condition, care, and treatment.
RCW 74.42.040
in effectThe facility shall insure that each resident and guardian, if any: (1) Is fully informed by a physician about his or her health and medical condition unless the physician decides that informing the resident is medically contraindicated and the physician documents this decision in the resident's record; (2) Has the opportunity to participate in his or her total care and treatment; (3) Has the opportunity to refuse treatment; and (4) Gives informed, written consent before participating in experimental research.
The facility shall insure that each resident and guardian, if any:
(1) Is fully informed by a physician about his or her health and medical condition unless the physician decides that informing the resident is medically contraindicated and the physician documents this decision in the resident's record;
(2) Has the opportunity to participate in his or her total care and treatment;
(3) Has the opportunity to refuse treatment; and
(4) Gives informed, written consent before participating in experimental research.
Source: WA Statutes (Official Site)URL: https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=74.42&full=trueFetched: 6/29/2026