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Update

Terry Murphy
Message from the Chair

Terry Murphy, MD

Hello to all Washington MD’s, PA’s, and Certified Anesthesiologist Assistants. I am Dr. Terry Murphy, the newly elected Chairperson of the Washington Medical Commission (the Commission). I am honored to serve in these challenging times to help licensees continue to provide the excellent care they give to patients in this great state of Washington. Washington has been my home since 2007, when after leaving a busy ER shift in an inner-city urban warfare town in California, seven bullets zoomed over my windshield as two black SUVs chased a third car with multiple shots being fired toward the third car. Continue Reading [ [link removed] ]




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ED Report - End of Summer Updates

The summer season is typically a slower time at the Commission. However, this past summer, things have been humming. This quarter, I am going to provide a couple of updates and include an ask of folks reading this entry in the Commission’s newsletter. Continue Reading [ [link removed] ]


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You Are Not Alone: Is There a Risk of Isolation in Medical Practice?

“No man is an island, entire of itself…” — so begins Meditation XVII from Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions by English poet and cleric John Donne (1572–1631). Composed in 1624 during a near-fatal illness, Donne’s reflection on the interconnectedness of humanity remains deeply relevant nearly four centuries later. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, with its widespread lockdowns, social distancing, and extended periods of isolation, it is my opinion that our collective need for human connection has become more evident than ever. Continue Reading [ [link removed] ]



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Compliance
Digital Platforms as Emerging Sources of Medical Information

Social media now drives health trends worldwide, with Tiktok and Instagram reaching millions each day and shaping how people seek medical information. Medical information previously available via a clinical visit is now accessible within seconds through trending videos, influencer endorsements, and algorithm driven recommendations. While the accessibility of information has empowered patients to become more engaged in their health, it has also created significant exposure to misinformation, unregulated products, and unsafe practices. Continue Reading [ [link removed] ]


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WPHP
Strengthening Workforce Resilience and Patient Care Through Support for Health Professionals

For more than 35 years, the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has been Washington’s trusted resource for restoring the health of medical professionals. Our program is designed to provide confidential, therapeutic support for health professionals facing mental health conditions, substance use disorders, and other medical conditions that could adversely impact safe practice. In some cases, brief assessment and referral to services are all that is needed to support health and put concerns at rest. In other cases, more help is needed and WPHP is ready to assist. Continue Reading [ [link removed] ]





Fall 2025 Update!

Read the Full Fall Edition [ [link removed] ] of Update!

Message from the Chair [ [link removed] ] - It is an Honor to Serve as your Chair

Executive Director Report [ [link removed] ] - End of Summer Updates

 

Create, Connect, and Use your HELMS Account [ [link removed] ]

 

PA News [ [link removed] ] - You Are Not Alone: Is There a Risk of Isolation in Medical Practice?

 

Legal Actions [ [link removed] ]

 

Digital Platforms as Emerging Sources of Medical Information [ [link removed] ]

 

WPHP Report [ [link removed] ] - Strengthening Workforce Resilience and Patient Care Through Support for Health Professionals

 

Rulemaking Efforts [ [link removed] ]

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Washington State Medical Commission. 

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Olympia, WA 98504-7866 

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. 

 















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