S.C. Code § 44-66-10
Short title
This chapter may be cited as the "Adult Health Care Consent Act".
South Carolina Code Title 44, Chapter 66 — Adult Health Care Consent Act
South Carolina · statute · S.C. Code tit. 44, ch. 66 · 9 active provisions
S.C. Code § 44-66-20
Definitions
As used in this chapter: (1) "Health care" means a procedure to diagnose or treat a human disease, ailment, defect, abnormality, or complaint, whether of physical or mental origin. Health care also includes the provision of intermediate or skilled nursing care; services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or s…
S.C. Code § 44-66-30
Persons who may make health care decisions for patient who is unable to consent; order of priority; exceptions
(A) Where a patient is unable to consent, decisions concerning his health care may be made by the following persons in the following order of priority: (1) a guardian appointed by the court pursuant to Article 5, Part 3 of the South Carolina Probate Code, if the decision is within the scope of the guardianship; (2) an…
S.C. Code § 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
(A) Health care may be provided without consent to a patient who is unable to consent if no person authorized by Section 44-66-30 to make health care decisions for the patient is available immediately, and in the reasonable medical judgment of the attending physician or other health care professional responsible for th…
S.C. Code § 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
Health care may be provided without consent to a patient who is unable to consent if no person authorized by Section 44-66-30 to make health care decisions for the patient is reasonably available and willing to make the decisions, and, in the reasonable medical judgment of the attending physician or other health care p…
S.C. Code § 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
(A) Unless the patient, while able to consent, has stated a contrary intent to the attending physician or other health care professional responsible for the care of the patient, this chapter does not authorize the provision of health care to a patient who is unable to consent if the attending physician or other health…
S.C. Code § 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
(A) A person who in good faith makes a health care decision as provided in Section 44-66-30 is not subject to civil or criminal liability on account of the substance of the decision. (B) A person who consents to health care as provided in Section 44-66-30 does not by virtue of that consent become liable for the costs o…
S.C. Code § 44-66-75
Designating a family member with whom provider may discuss medical condition; exemptions
(A) A health care provider or the provider's agent shall provide on the patient information form or by electronic health records, the opportunity for the patient to designate a family member or other individual they choose as a person with whom the provider may discuss the patient's medical condition and treatment plan…
S.C. Code § 44-66-80
Other laws mandating or allowing testing or treatment without consent unaffected
No provision in this chapter affects the ability of a state agency or health care provider working in conjunction with a state agency to conduct testing or provide treatment which is mandated or allowed by other provisions of law.