USA Statutes : washington
Title : Businesses and professions
Chapter : Occupational therapy
RCW 18.59.100Duty to refer medical cases.An occupational therapist shall, after evaluating a patient and if the case is a medical one, refer the case to a physician for appropriate medical direction if such direction is lacking. Treatment by an occupational therapist of such a medical case may take place only upon the referral of a physician, osteopathic physician, podiatric physician and surgeon, naturopath, chiropractor, physician assistant, psychologist, or advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed to practice in this state.[1999 c 333 § 3; 1986 c 259 § 101; 1984 c 9 § 11.]Notes:Savings -- 1986 c 259 §§ 101, 103: "The repeal of RCW 18.59.030 and 18.59.200 and the amendment of RCW 18.59.100 by this act shall not be construed as affecting any rights and duties which matured, penalties which were incurred, and proceedings which were begun before June 11, 1986." [1986 c 259 § 104.]Severability -- 1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010. RCW 18.59.141Application 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 § 43; 1986 c 259 § 100.]Notes:Severability -- 1987 c 150: See RCW 18.122.901.Severability -- 1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.