Section 246-919-640 - Abuse(1) A physician commits unprofessional conduct if the physician abuses a patient. A 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; or(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.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-919-640
Statutory Authority: RCW 18.130.180, 18.71.017, and 18.71A.020. 06-03-028, § 246-919-640, filed 1/9/06, effective 2/9/06.