WMC takes public action against COVID-19 misinformation

On Sept. 22, the Washington Medical Commission (WMC) voted during a special meeting of commissioners to unanimously adopt a COVID-19 Misinformation Position Statement. According to the statement, physicians and physician assistants who make recommendations regarding COVID-19 that fall below the standard of care established by medical experts, federal authorities and legitimate medical research are subject to disciplinary action. Read the WMC press release. (Beth Zborowski)