HRS §327L-5
Second doctor must confirm terminal diagnosis before patient qualifies
Before a patient can qualify under this law, a consulting provider must examine the patient and their medical records. The consulting provider must confirm in writing the attending provider's diagnosis and prognosis, and verify the patient is capable, acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision.
The statute, as written — Consulting provider; confirmation
Before a patient is qualified under this chapter, a consulting provider shall examine the patient and the patient's relevant medical records and confirm, in writing, the attending provider's diagnosis that the patient is suffering from a terminal disease and the attending provider's prognosis, and verify that the patient is capable, is acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision.
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