Washington legal term
Physician assistant in Washington Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Washington legislative session
In Washington criminal law, “Physician assistant” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Washington criminal code.
What does “Physician assistant” mean in Washington criminal law?
"Physician assistant" means a physician assistant licensed to practice under chapter 18.71A RCW in the state of Washington. (RCW 9.02.170)
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