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Wash. Rev. Code § 70.129.050
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Current as of June 2015
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Privacy and confidentiality of personal and medical records
Long-term care residents have the right to confidentiality of their personal and clinical records. Consequently, residents must provide authorization before a facility may release their records to individuals outside of the facility.
Current as of June 2015