Washington HB1780 aims to ensure accurate communications between patients and health care providers by clarifying titles and prohibiting.
Washington HB1780 seeks to enhance transparency and trust in health care by ensuring that only licensed professionals can use specific titles. The bill prohibits individuals from practicing or offering to practice as registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, or nurse practitioners without proper licensure. It also mandates that physician assistants and advanced registered nurse practitioners cannot refer to themselves as "doctor" in clinical settings.
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