HB 1817 - DIGEST


Provides that, under no circumstance shall any health care provider, health care facility, or health carrier alter, distort, change, or otherwise revise the original reporting of the patient's diagnosis, treatment, condition, or prognosis, or the record containing such documentation except to expand or broaden the accuracy of the record content.

Declares that violations of this act are considered unprofessional conduct and are subject to discipline under chapter 18.130 RCW.