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HI SB2779

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Carol Fukunaga

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires patients to be informed of radiation exposure amounts prior to giving informed consent for x-ray or computed tomography scans
  • Mandates disclosure of health risks associated with radiation exposure from these medical procedures
  • Aims to encourage patients to ask questions of technicians, radiologists, and physicians about radiation exposure
  • Addresses concerns about dangers from repeated low-level radiation exposure and rare but serious radiation overdoses
  • Received support from Hawaii Medical Service Association and Hawaii Association of Health Plans; opposed by Department of Health

Legislative Description

Medical Procedures; X-rays; Computed Tomography Scans

Last Action

(H) Referred to HLT, JUD, referral sheet 33

3/3/2010

Committee Referrals

Health1/27/2010

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