Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter:

1. (1) "*Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW.
2. (2) "Department" means the department of health.
3. (3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health.
4. (4) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter.
5. (5) "Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW.
6. (6) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW.
7. (7) "Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed under chapter 18.71A RCW.

[ 2022 c 289 s 1; 1991 c 3 s 102; 1987 c 467 s 1; 1981 c 53 s 2.]

Notes:

*Reviser's note:The term "advanced registered nurse practitioner" was changed to "advanced practice registered nurse" by 2024 c 239 s 1, effective June 30, 2027.

Effective date—1981 c 53: "Sections 1, 2, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 through 17 of this act shall take effect January 15, 1982." [ 1981 c 53 s 19.]