Section 18.50.005 - DefinitionsUnless 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.Amended by 2022 c 289,§ 1, eff. 6/9/2022.1991 c 3 § 102; 1987 c 467 § 1; 1981 c 53 § 2.*Reviser's note: The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.
Effective date-1981 c 53: "Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 through 17 of this act shall take effect January 15, 1982." [ 1981 c 53 s 19.]