HRS §671D-3
Why the state supports doctor peer review
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section explains the legislature's reasons for the law. It says doctors need encouragement and protection to review each other's work. It also says fear of lawsuits stops doctors from doing this review, which could help reduce medical mistakes.
The statute, as written — Findings
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The legislature finds the following: (1) There is an overriding need to provide incentive and protection for physicians engaging in effective professional peer review; (2) The occurrence of medical malpractice actions has become a problem in Hawaii which can be addressed in part by promoting more effective peer review; and (3) The threat of private money damage liability under state laws unreasonably discourages physicians from participating in effective professional peer review.
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