Report Title:

Physicians; Pain Management

Description:

Authorizes the board of medical examiners to establish pain management guidelines for physicians, osteopathic physicians, and physician assistants. (SD2)

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2670

TWENTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2004

S.D. 2

STATE OF HAWAII

 


 

A BILL FOR AN ACT

 

relating to pain management.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

SECTION 1. Chapter 453, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§453-   Pain management guidelines. The board of medical examiners may establish guidelines for physicians and physician assistants with respect to patients' pain management. The guidelines shall apply to all patients with pain, regardless of the patient's prior or current chemical dependency or addiction, and may include standards and procedures for chemically dependent individuals."

SECTION 2. Chapter 460, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§460-   Pain management guidelines. The board of medical examiners may establish guidelines for osteopathic physicians with respect to patients' pain management. The guidelines shall apply to all patients with pain, regardless of the patient's prior or current chemical dependency or addiction, and may include standards and procedures for chemically dependent individuals."

SECTION 3. New material is underscored.

SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.