RCW 18.50.005: Definitions. (Effective until June 30, 2027.)

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.