70.54.150 - Physicians not subject to disciplinary action for prescribing or administering laetrile -- Conditions.

Physicians not subject to disciplinary action for prescribing or administering laetrile — Conditions.

No physician may be subject to disciplinary action by any entity of either the state of Washington or a professional association for prescribing or administering amygdalin (Laetrile) to a patient under his/her care who has requested the substance after having been given sufficient information in writing to make an informed decision.

     It is not the intent of this section to shield a physician from acts or omissions which otherwise would constitute unprofessional conduct.

[1986 c 259 § 150; 1977 ex.s. c 122 § 3.]

Notes: Severability -- 1986 c 259: See note following RCW 18.130.010.