Washington Administrative Code
Title 246 - Health, Department of
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND LICENSING
Chapter 246-853 - Osteopathic physicians and surgeons
Section 246-853-610 - Abuse
Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 246-853-610
Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024
(1) An osteopathic physician commits unprofessional conduct if the osteopathic physician abuses a patient or key third party. "Osteopathic physician," "patient" and "key third party" are defined in WAC 246-853-600. An osteopathic physician abuses a patient when he or she:
(a) Makes statements regarding the patient's
body, appearance, sexual history, or sexual orientation that have no legitimate
medical or therapeutic purpose;
(b)
Removes a patient's clothing or gown without consent;
(c) Fails to treat an unconscious or deceased
patient's body or property respectfully;
(d) Engages in any conduct, whether verbal or
physical, which unreasonably demeans, humiliates, embarrasses, threatens, or
harms a patient.
(2) A violation of any provision of this rule shall constitute grounds for disciplinary action.
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.57.005, 18.130.050 and chapters 18.57, 18.57A RCW. 07-12-091, § 246-853-610, filed 6/6/07, effective 7/7/07.
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