Executive Director Report: Abuse of a Patient

Washington state has a rule regarding ?abuse of a patient,? a situation that you probably think means something completely different than the actual rule language, so it is important for you to read and understand exactly what the rule says.

Abuse of a Patient?
A Clinical Perspective

If you?re like me you weren?t taught anything about the laws that govern licensees in the health professions when you were in school. The goal of this article is to educate you about an important part of the law so you don?t end up learning about it ?the hard way.?

Physician Assistant News: Wait Till Your Father Gets Home

As I think about the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) and it?s role and why some Medical Providers might feel that they may be ?deathly afraid of the Washington Medical Commission?, I couldn?t help but think perhaps if that person had a history of ?getting into trouble? then they indeed may feel ?deathly afraid?. But not of the WMC, but of facing the consequences of their wrongdoing, which is decided by statute and rules and not by the whims of any one person or a commission bent on revenge who might impose a ?punishment for getting into trouble.? Continue Reading

Updates to CME Requirements

In response to the pandemic onset in 2020, the WMC and other stakeholders worked with the Governor?s office to develop a set of proclamations to assist the health care system in response to the novel Coronavirus. Two years on, 12 of these proclamations are in the process of being rescinded. You can learn more and watch an information webinar held on September 27th on our website.

WPHP Report:

Questions and Answers

Since 1986 the Washington Physicians Health Program (WPHP) has served as the legally qualified professional support program in Washington for licensed physicians and physician assistants. We are a small, independent, physician-led, non-profit organization that is contracted with the Department of Health to provide assessment, treatment referral, post-treatment monitoring and advocacy for professionals with health conditions that may impair their ability to safely practice. Continue Reading

Scammers Continue to Impersonate State Regulators: What You Need to Know

An ongoing fraud ring has been preying on healthcare practitioners for the last year. The fraudulent behavior includes: using the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) phone number, email and web URL; Impersonating Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents; and posing as Department of Health (DOH) officials. All to make providers believe they are in danger of discipline or loss of license. Learn More