Media calling to obtain patient conditions should call Harborview's Media Line at 206-744-6397.
The media line is available during the weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Under the new federal privacy law, media must provide the patient's name to receive the patient's condition.
At night, on weekends, and on state holidays, call 206-744-3000 and ask to be connected with the nursing supervisor for patient updates.
For explanation of the terms that are used to describe patient conditions and injuries, and for the rules that govern release of this information, please refer to the Washington State Hospital Association Guide for Cooperation.
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