Washington requires FDA-status alerts and informed consent for stem cell therapy.
Statute
RCW § 18.130.420 (2023)
Effective
Effective 2023
Washington law requires providers to alert patients that the stem cell interventions they are receiving are not FDA-approved and to obtain documented informed consent prior to treatment. The Washington Medical Commission has rulemaking authority for further patient-safety standards.
The requirements below are set by RCW § 18.130.420 (2023). Compliance is the responsibility of each individual treating physician under their state license.
Statutory compliance does not equal FDA approval. The procedures discussed are investigational and have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Washington has enacted RCW § 18.130.420 (2023), which sets out specific conditions under which a state-licensed physician may practice in this area. The procedures discussed here are investigational and have not been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.
No. Adults may travel to Washington from any US state for an in-person consultation with a network physician. Whether any procedure is appropriate is a clinical decision determined by the treating physician.
Cost depends on the indication, the cell product, and the treating physician. Each physician sets their own pricing and provides a written estimate. Select Stem Cell does not collect medical fees on behalf of physicians.
Yes. Washington law requires the treating physician to provide written disclosure of investigational status and obtain informed consent prior to any procedure.
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