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| | 92 Wn. App. 119, McKENNA v. HARRISON MEM'L HOSP. |
 | | McKenna argues that because Dr. McCullough, an independent contractor, performed the surgery, Harrison was not the "provider of professional services." Further, according to McKenna, Harrison cannot show that it sold a product "within the legally authorized scope of [a] professional practice" because hospitals are not designated as health care professionals under RCW 18.120.020. |
 | | For example, Harrison's registered nurses prepared McKenna for surgery, assisted during the surgery and cared for McKenna after the surgery.«2» In addition, hospitals routinely provide staff and services to patients through pharmacists, physical therapists, practical nurses, respiratory care practitioners, dietitians, and radiologic technicians, all of whom are listed as health care professionals under RCW 18.120.020. |
 | | McKenna entered Harrison Hospital, not to purchase the screw and rod device inserted in her spine, but to receive the surgery to which the device was |
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