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HI HCR135
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/13/2013
Primary Sponsor
Angus McKelvey
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AI Summary
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Encourages the Department of Health to establish an Emergency Services Patient Advocate Program to provide assistance and advocacy for patients receiving emergency medical care.
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Requests that the Department of Health adopt rules under chapter 91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to formally establish the program.
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Aims to help patients and families understand their medical rights and treatment options when overwhelmed during emergency situations.
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Seeks to improve communication between patients, family members, and healthcare providers so informed decisions can be made about emergency care treatment plans.
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Requires transmittal of a certified copy of the resolution to the Director of Health.
Legislative Description
Emergency Services Patient Advocate Program; Establishment
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Carroll excused (1).
4/2/2013