Washington § 18.50.010 - Practicing midwifery defined — Gratuitous services — Duty to consult with physician.

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§ 18.50.010. Practicing 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 individuals during prenatal, intrapartum, and postpartum stages or to the individual's newborn up to two weeks of age 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 gestational parent or the newborn.
[ 2022 c 289 s 2; 2014 c 187 s 1; 1991 c 3 s 103; 1987 c 467 s 2; 1981 c 53 s 5; 1917 c 160 s 8; RRS s 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.

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