SB 5435-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Authorizes information and records related to mental health services, other than those obtained through treatment under chapter 71.34 RCW (mental health services for minors), to be disclosed to a person who is: (1) A health care provider who is providing care to a patient, or to whom a patient has been referred for evaluation or treatment; or |
(2) Working in a care coordinator role for a health care facility or provider or is under an agreement under the federal health insurance portability and accountability act with a health care facility or provider and requires the information and records to assure coordinated care and treatment of the patient. |