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Wash. Rev. Code § 70.96A.150
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Current as of June 2015
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Records of alcoholics and intoxicated persons
Substance abuse treatment records are confidential and privileged to the patient, and may only be disclosed in accordance with the statute. The statute does not prevent application of Part 2.
Disclosure With Consent
A patient may consent in writing to the disclosure of information relating to their substance abuse treatment.
Disclosure Without Consent
Confidential treatment information may be disclosed without the patient’s consent for purposes of compliance with mandated reporting statutes involved the suspected abuse or neglect of a child. Disclosure without consent is also permitted if the patient commits or threatens to commit a crime on the premises or against program personnel. The secretary may collect confidential treatment information for purposes of research, evaluation, benefit eligibility, and reimbursement, provided that patient identifying information is now published.
Disclosure Pursuant to Court Order
Confidential information may be disclosed pursuant to court order upon application showing good cause for the disclosure.
Current as of June 2015
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