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K. Domino
Message from the Chair -
The Importance of Reflection

Karen Domino, MD, MPH

As far as my background: I am a professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and an adjunct professor of Neurologic Surgery at the University of Washington (UW). I attended medical school at the University of Michigan where I grew up. I did my anesthesia residency and fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania. My first academic position was at the University of Pittsburgh. After my husband finished medical school there, we moved across the US where I joined the faculty at the UW and worked clinically at Harborview Medical Center. For the past 20 years, my research focus has involved quality improvement and patient safety in perioperative care and pain medicine. I have practiced at the University of Washington Medical Center-Montlake for the past decade. Read the Full Article [ [link removed] ]




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Executive Director Report

What is on the horizon for the Washington Medical Commission? In the immediate future, the Commission is involved in a number of issues that affect physicians, physician assistants, and members of the public. It?s difficult to narrow down what may be interesting or noteworthy, but there are three (3) issues worth at least a short mention here [ [link removed] ].


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Ed Lopez
Physician Assistant News -Communication Is Connection

For as long as I can remember my now 94 year-old Latino mother would say, "?Mi hijo, hablando es como la jente se entienden.?" Which translated is to say, ?Speaking/ communicating is how people understand themselves?. And as I have gotten older, I have realized more and more how important and vital those few words were and are today. Continue Reading [ [link removed] ]



COVID-19 Disaster Cascade Recovery Updates

October 18, 2023 12:00 ? 1:00 PM PST
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The Federation of State Medical Boards designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0?"AMA PRA Category 1 Credit"?. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

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The Washington Physician Health Program CARES for
Physicians and PAs

I am grateful that physicians and PAs continue to choose and support WPHP. You have helped make us a national leader among physician health programs, an accomplishment that benefits all we serve. Beyond our direct service to program participants, know that we are also working tirelessly to advocate on behalf of the professions that underwrite our work, that we are always in your corner and ready to help. With concerns about physician burnout, mental health, and suicide at an all-time high, our mission and partnership with you could not be more critical. Read the Full Article [ [link removed] ]


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Congratulations Dr. Wohns!

Commissioner Richard Wohns, M.D.,
JD, MBA recently returned from Nepal where he was honored with an award for his work and support for academic neurosurgery. Dr. Wohns Has been teaching neurosurgery in Nepal for 10 years and is the founder of the nonprofit organization ? Nepal Spine Foundation ? which supports the educational activities for neurosurgeons at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu. More information about the program and its successes can be found here [ [link removed] ].


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Age-based Discrimination
in Healthcare

Older adults are disproportionally impacted by health disparities due to the complex and inter-related social, economic, and overall well-being that work together to limit equitable access to quality medical care. Age discrimination in healthcare is the unfair or biased treatment of individuals based on their age within the healthcare system. This discrimination can take many forms to significantly impact the quality of care and overall health outcome for older individuals. Continue Reading [ [link removed] ]


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Important Changes for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

While WIC will offer in-person appointments, we know that most participants will choose to receive WIC services remotely. This means that WIC staff will need to obtain measurements and hemoglobin values from other health service providers. If you or your staff take growth measurements, or test hemoglobin or blood lead levels, we encourage you to provide this information to your patients so they can share it with WIC staff. Read More [ [link removed] ]

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Protected Health Care workers now eligible for ACP

Individuals providing reproductive health care services or gender affirming treatment are now eligible for the Washington Address Confidentiality Program (ACP). This includes providers, their employees, and their affiliates. Read More [ [link removed] ]




Fall 2023 Update!

*Full Fall Edition? [ [link removed] ]of Update!
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Message from the Chair - The Importance of Reflection [ [link removed] ]

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Executive Director Report [ [link removed] ]

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Physician Assistant News - Communication Is Connection [ [link removed] ]

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HCA Starts with One Campaign [ [link removed] ]

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Rulemaking Efforts [ [link removed] ]

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The Washington Physician Health Program CARES for MDs and PAs [ [link removed] ]

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COVID-19 Disaster Cascade Recovery Updates [ [link removed] ]

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Age-based Discrimination Healthcare [ [link removed] ]

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Health Equity Continuing Education Training Website [ [link removed] ]

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Legal Actions [ [link removed] ]

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Members [ [link removed] ]

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WMC Public Meetings [ [link removed] ]

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Important Changes for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program [ [link removed] ]

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Protected Health Care workers now eligible for ACP [ [link removed] ]

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CONTACT US

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Phone: 360-236-2750?

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ABOUT THE COMMISSION?

Your Medical Commission currently regulates about 34,000 licenses, more than 4,000 of which are Physician Assistants.?

The Medical Commission is composed of 21 governor-appointed members, including:


* 13 physicians one from each congressional district and three at-large positions
* Six public members
* Two physician assistants.

The professional staff includes attorneys and physicians.?

COMMISSION VALUES?

? We make fair, objective, and informed decisions in licensing and disciplinary actions.?

? We earn the public?s trust by being transparent and accountable.?

? We rely on evidence-based data and we look to health-based outcomes to determine our effectiveness.?

? We encourage collaboration through mutual respect and direct, effective communication.?

? We strive for innovation and continuous improvement in all our processes?

? We promote a rewarding and supportive work environment.















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