HB215

Hawaii HB215 amends medical informed consent requirements for patients and their guardians.

Hawaii HB215 revises the informed consent process for medical treatments and procedures. It mandates that health care providers obtain informed consent from patients or their guardians before any treatment or procedure. This includes providing information on the condition, proposed treatment, anticipated results, alternative treatments, and risks. The Hawaii medical board must establish standards for this process. Exceptions are made for emergency situations where obtaining consent is not feasible.