Haw. Code R. § 11-168-4 - Examination
(a) Any person reported as having Hansen's
disease or suspected of having Hansen's disease shall be referred by his
physician for examination by a consultant skilled in the examination and
diagnosis of Hansen's disease as agreed upon by the patient or his physician
and the director.
(b) Any person
who does not accept the examination findings and recommendations of the
consultant may request an examination by a panel of three physicians, one
selected by and representing the person who is requesting the examination, one
representing the Hawaii Medical Association and one representing the
department. At least two of the three physicians must be known to be skilled in
the diagnosis and management of Hansen's disease. The findings and
recommendations of the panel will prevail.
(c) Any person who believes he may have
Hansen's disease may request the director for an examination by a consultant
representing the director to determine whether he has or does not have Hansen's
disease.
(d) Contacts will be
referred for examination and re-examination as may be required to insure prompt
treatment should any evidence of Hansen's disease appear.
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