SB 2491: HEALTH CARE; QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS; SCOPE OF PRACTICE; ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE; LICENSURE; CERTIFICATION; EDUCATION; INSURANCE; PROFESSIONS AND VOCATIONS; PAIN PATIENT'S BILL OF RIGHTS; UNIFORM PROBATE CODE; CHILDREN; MEDICAL CARE FOR MINORS; CAPACITY DETERMINATIONS; CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT; PENAL CODE

Establishes a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" in numerous areas of existing law.  Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers.  Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology.  Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code.  Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps.