Wash. Admin. Code § 246-808-360

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024

Section 246-808-360 - Patient welfare

The health and welfare of the patient shall always be paramount.

(1) A chiropractor owes their patient(s) the highest degree of skill and care.

(2) Absolute honesty shall characterize all transactions with patients.

(3) A chiropractor shall act in the best interest of the patient and not in the interest of any other party.

(4) A chiropractor shall provide evaluations, opinions, and recommendations that are unbiased.

(5) A chiropractor shall neither intentionally exaggerate nor minimize the gravity of the patient's condition, nor offer any false hope or prognosis.

(6) A chiropractor shall provide the highest quality of services regardless of expectation of reimbursement or lack thereof, including care provided to an indigent patient.

Wash. Admin. Code § 246-808-360

Amended by WSR 19-13-081, Filed 6/17/2019, effective 7/18/2019

Statutory Authority: Chapter 18.25 RCW. 96-16-074, § 246-808-360, filed 8/6/96, effective 9/6/96.