(a) A valid written request for a prescription under this chapter shall be substantially in the form described in § 327L-23, and shall be signed and dated by the qualified patient and witnessed by at least two individuals who, in the presence of the qualified patient, attest that to the best of their knowledge and belief the qualified patient is of sound mind, acting voluntarily, and is not being coerced to sign the request.

Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 327L-3

  • Attending provider: means a physician licensed pursuant to chapter 453 or advanced practice registered nurse licensed pursuant to chapter 457 who has responsibility for the care of the patient and treatment of the patient's terminal disease. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 327L-1
  • Patient: means a person who is under the care of an attending provider. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 327L-1
  • Prescription: means prescription medication or medications that the qualified patient may self-administer to end the qualified patient's life pursuant to this chapter. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 327L-1
  • Qualified patient: means a capable adult who is a resident of the State and has satisfied the requirements of this chapter in order to obtain a prescription to end the qualified patient's life pursuant to this chapter. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 327L-1
(b) One of the witnesses shall be a person who is not:

(1) A relative of the qualified patient by blood, marriage, or adoption;
(2) A person who at the time the request is signed would be entitled to any portion of the estate of the qualified patient upon death under any will, trust, or other legal instrument, or by operation of law; or
(3) An owner, operator, or employee of a health care facility where the qualified patient is receiving medical treatment or is a resident.
(c) The qualified patient’s attending provider at the time the request is signed shall not be a witness.

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