General Info (7)
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Guide to Washington's Medical Marijuana Law
Information for patients, caregivers, doctors, and the public regarding medical marijuana use in Washington State. Read More
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Keeping Your Medical Records Private
Your health care provider may only disclose your health care information to another person, after your written consent. There are a few very narrow exceptions to this rule. Read More
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Medical Treatment: Understand What You are Agreeing To
"Informed consent" means you have a right to get enough info to make an intelligent decision regarding your medical care. You have the right to decide what happens to your body. Read More
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My Medical Records are Wrong
You have the right to correct (fix) or amend (add to) your medical records so they are accurate and complete. You may fix any medical records you have a right to examine and copy. This tells you how. Read More
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Providing Health Care to Minors Under Washington Law
A summary of health care services that can be provided to minors without the consent of their parents or guardians. Read More
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Reviewing and Getting Copies of Your Medical Records
You have a right, under almost all circumstances, to examine and obtain copies of your medical file. Your health care provider must also explain any abbreviations or codes used in your medical records. Read More
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When can a minor access health care without parental consent?
Washington State’s general age of majority for health care is 18 (RCW 26.28.010). However, a minor can receive some services without parental consent. This resources lists some of those. #5934EN Read More
Medical Coverage for Kids (1)
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Apple Health Managed Care and Your Rights - Formerly called “Healthy Options”
5111EN - Washington State’s Medicaid program, along with other state health programs, is now called “Apple Health.” The state agency that runs these programs is called the Health Care Authority, or “HCA.” Read More
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