HAR §12-15-21. Advisory panel function

(a) The advisory panel shall have the right to request or subpoena through the director relevant information, such as x-rays and chart notes on each case. The heal th care provider against whom the complaint 11 has been filed shall be notified of the heal th care provider's right to appear before the advisory panel at a specified time and place for a review of the complaint. (b) After the review, the advisory panel shall recommend to the director disposition of the case. (c) Should the health care provider of concern fail or decline to appear, the advisory panel shall recommend to the director appropriate action based on the available evidence. (d) After receipt of the recommendation of the advisory panel, the director shall hold a hearing pursuant to section 386-86, HRS. The director shall furnish the health care provider against whom the complaint has been filed and the complainant a copy of the advisory panel's recommendation upon request. [Eff 1/1 /96; comp (Auth: HRS §§371-6, 386-27, 386-71, Og6,-na0>25 (Imp: HRS §386-27)