HAR §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. [Eff. NOV 05 1981] (Auth: HRS §326-24) (Imp: HRS §326-24)