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South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 44
Chapter 115
S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 115
Physicians' Patient Records Act
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44-115-10
Short title
44-115-15
Medical records defined
44-115-20
Physician is owner of certain patient records
44-115-30
Patient's right to receive copy of medical record or have it transferred to another physician; written authorization required
44-115-40
Physician not to release records without express written consent
44-115-50
Physician may rely on representations of insurance carrier or administrator as to patient authorization to release records; immunity from liability and disciplinary action
44-115-60
Physician's release of summary or portion in lieu of full record
44-115-70
Records not to be withheld because of unpaid medical bills
44-115-80
Fees physician may charge for search and duplication of records
44-115-90
Fees for providing medical information other than copying existing documents
44-115-100
Sections 44-115-80 and 44-115-90 not applicable to requests for information made in relation to health insurance claims
44-115-110
Payment for services related to medical records a just debt; payment in advance may be required
44-115-120
Length of time records must be kept; records pertaining to minors
44-115-130
Sale of medical records by physician restricted; notice of intent to sell
44-115-140
Immunity from civil, criminal, and disciplinary liability for compliance with request to release information
44-115-150
Other provisions pertaining to medical records or actions involving medical negligence not invalidated by this chapter
44-115-160
Mammogram report requirements