How to get help

What is sexual misconduct?

Any sexual or romantic behavior, physical or verbal, between a health-care practitioner and a patient, or a patient's representative. It can occur inside or outside the professional setting.

Warning signs

The counselor:

• Makes unusual personal disclosures.

• Gives gifts.

• Comments on your body.

• Touches inappropriately.

• Offers to meet outside the office.

How to check a provider's Washington disciplinary record

For a record of disciplinary actions and complaints call the quality-assurance program at 360-236-4700.

Or go to http://www.doh.wa.gov and click on "Provider Credential Search."

What to do

Anyone may report professional misconduct by contacting the Health Department at 360-236-4700.