Section 246-853-610 - Abuse(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.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-853-610
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.