File your complaint online at for faster processing. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General can only process complaints that involve either Washington state residents or businesses located in Washington state.
To report, call: 1-877-734-6277. TTY: 1-833-866-5595. Email: apscentralintake@dshs.wa.
To file a complaint against your doctor (for unprofessional conduct or incompetent practice), find your state medical board and follow the steps explained on the state medical board's website. State medical boards allow patients to file complaints either online, by email, phone or standard mail.
Most complaints are made by the person who received the service they are complaining about, or by someone who has been affected by something you have or have not done, or a decision made by your organisation.
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File a complaint if: You have a problem with the quality of the care you got or are getting. You have a problem with how you're being treated by your plans.
The Washington State Department of Health maintains a webpage where you can file a complaint against a healthcare provider or facility. For complaints against an individual doctor, you'll have to go through the Washington Medical Commission.
Washington state resources for complaints The Washington State Department of Health maintains a webpage where you can file a complaint against a healthcare provider or facility. For complaints against an individual doctor, you'll have to go through the Washington Medical Commission.
Tell what happened as simply as possible rather than describing how you felt. The point is to highlight the inappropriate behavior, not your response to it. State what action you would like to be taken. If you are reasonable in your expectations, then your complaint is more likely to be taken seriously.
File your complaint online at for faster processing. The Washington State Office of the Attorney General can only process complaints that involve either Washington state residents or businesses located in Washington state.