USA Statutes : washington
Title : Businesses and professions
Chapter : Midwifery
RCW 18.50.010Practicing midwifery defined Gratuitous services Duty to consult with physician.Any person shall be regarded as practicing midwifery within the meaning of this chapter who shall render medical aid for a fee or compensation to a woman during prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum stages or who shall advertise as a midwife by signs, printed cards, or otherwise. Nothing shall be construed in this chapter to prohibit gratuitous services. It shall be the duty of a midwife to consult with a physician whenever there are significant deviations from normal in either the mother or the infant.[1991 c 3 § 103; 1987 c 467 § 2; 1981 c 53 § 5; 1917 c 160 § 8; RRS § 10181. Formerly RCW 18.50.010, 18.50.030, part, and 18.50.090.]Notes:Effective date -- 1981 c 53: See note following RCW 18.50.005. RCW 18.50.126Application of uniform disciplinary act.The uniform disciplinary act, chapter 18.130 RCW, governs unlicensed practice, the issuance and denial of licenses, and the discipline of licensees under this chapter.[1987 c 150 § 31; 1986 c 259 § 75.]Notes:Severability -- 1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability -- 1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.