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HI HR105
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 the Department of Health adopt rules pursuant to Hawaii Revised Statutes chapter 91 to formally establish the program.
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Aims to help patients and families understand their medical rights and treatment options during emergency situations when they may feel overwhelmed or pressured.
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Program advocates would facilitate communication between patients, family members, and healthcare providers to enable informed decision-making about emergency medical care.
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Directs transmission 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