Unless the context clearly requires otherwise, the definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter: (1) "*Advanced registered nurse practitioner" means an *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 18.79 RCW. (2) "Department" means the department of health. (3) "Secretary" means the secretary of health. (4) "Midwife" means a midwife licensed under this chapter. (5) "Naturopath" means a naturopath licensed under chapter 18.36A RCW. (6) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW. (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.]
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