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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The following shall be documented or filed in a qualified patient's medical record:
(1) All oral requests by the qualified patient for a prescription to end the qualified patient's life pursuant to this chapter;
(2) All written requests by the qualified patient for a prescription to end the qualified patient's life pursuant to this chapter;
(3) The attending provider's diagnosis and prognosis and determination that the qualified patient is capable, acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision;
(4) The consulting provider's diagnosis and prognosis and verification that the qualified patient is capable, acting voluntarily, and has made an informed decision;
(5) The counselor's statement of determination that the patient is capable, and does not appear to be suffering from undertreatment or nontreatment of depression or other conditions which may interfere with the patient's ability to make an informed decision pursuant to this chapter;
(6) The attending provider's offer to the qualified patient to rescind the patient's request at the time of the qualified patient's second oral request made pursuant to section 327L-9; and
(7) A statement by the attending provider indicating that all requirements under this chapter have been met and indicating the steps taken to carry out the request, including identification of the medication prescribed.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Hawaii Revised Statutes Division 1. Government § 327L-12 - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/hi/division-1-government/hi-rev-st-sect-327l-12/
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