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South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 44
Chapter 26
S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 26
Rights of Mental Retardation Clients
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44-26-10
Definitions
44-26-20
Right to writ of habeas corpus
44-26-30
Right to representation by counsel
44-26-40
Determination of competency to consent to or refuse major medical treatment
44-26-50
Health care decisions of client found incompetent to consent to or refuse major medical treatment
44-26-60
Health care decisions of minor clients
44-26-70
Human rights committees
44-26-80
Appeal of decisions concerning services or treatment provided
44-26-90
Rights of client not to be denied
44-26-100
General rights of clients; limitations on rights
44-26-110
Right to daily physical exercise
44-26-120
Access to medical and habilitative records; grounds for denial of access; appeal of denial of access; disclosure form
44-26-130
Confidentiality of communications with, and records of clients; disclosure
44-26-140
Clients to receive least restrictive appropriate care and habilitation available; exceptions
44-26-150
Clients to be informed of rights upon admission; written individualized plan of habilitation; review of plan; revision of, or changes in, plan
44-26-160
Mechanical, physical, or chemical restraint of clients
44-26-170
Use of certain types of behavior modification
44-26-180
Informed consent required for participation in research; promulgation of regulations
44-26-190
Department of Education to develop and utilize most current methods of education and training of clients; rights of school-aged clients to appropriate education
44-26-200
State Employment Services Division and State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation to find employment for citizens with intellectual disability
44-26-210
Penalties for denying client rights accorded under this chapter
44-26-220
Person making health care decision not subject to civil or criminal liability, nor liable for cost of care; health care provider not subject to civil or criminal liability or disciplinary penalty for relying on decision