Haw. Code R. § 11-168-6 - Hospitalization
(a) The hospitalization of persons having
Hansen's disease may be recommended for initiation of chemotherapy, for the
treatment of complications of Hansen's disease for the correction of
deformities due to Hansen's disease, or for certain rehabilitation measures
best carried out within a hospital. The need for hospitalization will be
established on the basis of medical condition, home environment, need for
special services, and other related medico-social factors.
(b) Whenever the director considers that
hospitalization is necessary for the protection of the public health, he may
direct that the patient be hospitalized.
(c) Any person who has been hospitalized or
is under treatment of Hansen's disease and believes that he no longer needs to
be hospitalized or treated, may request an examination by a panel of three
physicians, one selected by and representing the patient, 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 examination will take place within 15 days
after receiving a written request for such an examination. The decision of a
majority of the panel will determine the future status of the patient. A person
so examined may not request a second examination until after an interval of at
least three months.
Notes
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