Hawaii Revised Statutes 453-1.5 – Pain management guidelines
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 453-1.5
- board: means the Hawaii medical board. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 453-5
- Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
The Hawaii medical board may establish guidelines for physicians or osteopathic physicians with respect to patients’ pain management. The guidelines shall apply to all patients with severe acute pain or severe chronic pain, regardless of the patient’s prior or current chemical dependency or addiction, and may include standards and procedures for chemically dependent individuals.