Section 71.05.154. Detention of persons with mental disorders—Evaluation—Consultation with emergency room physician.

A designated mental health professional conducting an evaluation of a person under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153 must consult with any examining emergency room physician regarding the physician's observations and opinions relating to the person's condition, and whether, in the view of the physician, detention is appropriate. The designated mental health professional shall take serious consideration of observations and opinions by examining emergency room physicians in determining whether detention under this chapter is appropriate. The designated mental health professional must document the consultation with an examining emergency room physician, including the physician's observations or opinions regarding whether detention of the person is appropriate.

[ 2013 c 334 § 1.]

A designated crisis responder conducting an evaluation of a person under RCW 71.05.150 or 71.05.153 must consult with any examining emergency room physician regarding the physician's observations and opinions relating to the person's condition, and whether, in the view of the physician, detention is appropriate. The designated crisis responder shall take serious consideration of observations and opinions by examining emergency room physicians in determining whether detention under this chapter is appropriate. The designated crisis responder must document the consultation with an examining emergency room physician, including the physician's observations or opinions regarding whether detention of the person is appropriate.

[ 2016 1st sp.s. c 29 § 214; 2013 c 334 § 1.]

NOTES:

Effective dates—2016 1st sp.s. c 29: See note following RCW 71.05.760.

Short title—Right of action—2016 1st sp.s. c 29: See notes following RCW 71.05.010.

2013 c 334 § 1.] [ 2016 1st sp.s. c 29 § 214; 2013 c 334 § 1.