Hawaii SB107 amends medical informed consent requirements, ensuring patients or their guardians are informed of treatment options and risks.
Hawaii SB107 revises the informed consent process for medical treatments. It mandates that health care providers inform patients or their guardians about the condition, proposed treatment, anticipated results, alternative treatments, and risks before obtaining consent. Exceptions are made for emergency situations where obtaining consent is not feasible. The Hawaii medical board is tasked with establishing standards for this information exchange. The bill takes effect upon approval.
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