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S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 66 – Adult Health Care Consent Act | Midpage
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South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 44
Chapter 66
S.C. Code Ann. tit. 44, ch. 66
Adult Health Care Consent Act
44-66-10
Short title
44-66-20
Definitions
44-66-30
Persons who may make health care decisions for patient who is unable to consent; order of priority; exceptions
44-66-40
Provision of health care without consent where there is serious threat to health of patient or to relieve suffering; person having highest priority to make health care decision
44-66-50
Provision of health care without consent to relieve suffering, restore bodily function, or to preserve life, health, or bodily integrity of patient
44-66-60
No authority to provide health care to patient who is unable to consent where health care is against religious beliefs of patient or patients prior instructions
44-66-70
Person who makes health care decision for another not subject to civil or criminal liability, nor liable for costs of care; health care provider not subject to civil or criminal liability
44-66-75
Designating a family member with whom provider may discuss medical condition; exemptions
44-66-80
Other laws mandating or allowing testing or treatment without consent unaffected