Strengthening patients' rights regarding their health care information.
The bill amends the Washington State Public Health Code to strengthen patients' rights regarding their health care information. It allows patients to authorize the disclosure of their health care information to specified recipients, such as their personal representatives or legal counsel. Health care providers and facilities can charge a reasonable fee for providing health care information, subject to department standards.
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