Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 74 Public Assistance - Section 74.42.040 Resident's rights regarding medical condition, care, and treatment

§ 74.42.040. Resident's rights regarding medical condition, care, and treatment

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.

[1979 ex.s. c 211 § 4.]

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