(Effective until January 1, 2025.) The definitions set forth in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Commission" means the Washington medical commission. (2) "Department" means the department of health. (3) "Physician" means a physician licensed under chapter 18.57 or 18.71 RCW. (4) "Physician assistant" means a person who is licensed by the commission to practice medicine according to a practice agreement with one or more participating physicians, with at least one of the physicians working in a supervisory capacity, and who is academically and clinically prepared to provide health care services and perform diagnostic, therapeutic, preventative, and health maintenance services. (5) "Practice agreement" means an agreement entered under RCW 18.71A.120. (6) "Practice medicine" has the meaning defined in RCW 18.71.011 and also includes the practice of osteopathic medicine and surgery as defined in RCW 18.57.001. (7) "Secretary" means the secretary of health or the secretary's designee. [ 2020 c 80 s 2. Prior: 2019 c 55 s 5; 1994 sp.s. c 9 s 318; 1990 c 196 s 1; 1988 c 113 s 1; 1975 1st ex.s. c 190 s 1; 1971 ex.s. c 30 s 1.]
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