# RCW 18.59.100: RCW 18.59.100: Duty to refer medical cases

> Washington · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S100

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 18.59.100
- **Heading:** RCW 18.59.100: Duty to refer medical cases
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 18 / Chapter 59 / Section 100

## Text

An occupational therapist shall, after evaluating a patient and if the case is a medical one, refer the case to a physician for appropriate medical direction if such direction is lacking. Treatment by an occupational therapist of such a medical case may take place only upon the referral of a physician, osteopathic physician, podiatric physician and surgeon, naturopath, chiropractor, physician assistant, psychologist, optometrist, or *advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed to practice in this state.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 18.59.010 RCW 18.59.010: Purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S010.md)
- [RCW 18.59.020 RCW 18.59.020: Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S020.md)
- [RCW 18.59.031 RCW 18.59.031: License required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S031.md)
- [RCW 18.59.040 RCW 18.59.040: Activities not regulated by chapter—Limited permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S040.md)
- [RCW 18.59.050 RCW 18.59.050: Licenses—Application—Requirements—Waiver.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S050.md)
- [RCW 18.59.060 RCW 18.59.060: Examinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S060.md)
- [RCW 18.59.070 RCW 18.59.070: Waiver of examination and licensing requirements—Applicants licensed in other states or territories.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S070.md)
- [RCW 18.59.080 RCW 18.59.080: License issuance—Posting required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S080.md)
- [RCW 18.59.090 RCW 18.59.090: Renewal of licenses—Reinstatement of suspended or revoked licenses—Inactive status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S090.md)
- [RCW 18.59.100 RCW 18.59.100: Duty to refer medical cases.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S100.md)
- [RCW 18.59.110 RCW 18.59.110: Applications—Licenses—Limited permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S110.md)
- [RCW 18.59.120 RCW 18.59.120: Board of occupational therapy practice established—Members—Terms—Meetings—Compensation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S120.md)
- [RCW 18.59.125 RCW 18.59.125: Board—Compensation—Travel expenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S125.md)
- [RCW 18.59.130 RCW 18.59.130: Board—Powers and duties—Rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T18_C59_S130.md)

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