Chapter

Rights of Clients With Intellectual Disability

S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-10— Definitions
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-20— Right to writ of habeas corpus
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-30— Right to representation by counsel
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-40— Determination of competency to consent to or refuse major medical treatment
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-50— Health care decisions of client found incompetent to consent to or refuse major medical treatment
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-60— Health care decisions of minor clients
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-70— Human rights committees
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-80— Appeal of decisions concerning services or treatment provided
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-90— Rights of client not to be denied
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-100— General rights of clients; limitations on rights
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-110— Right to daily physical exercise
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-120— Access to medical and habilitative records; grounds for denial of access; appeal of denial of access; disclosure form
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-130— Confidentiality of communications with, and records of clients; disclosure
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-140— Clients to receive least restrictive appropriate care and habilitation available; exceptions
S.C. Code Ann. § 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
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-160— Mechanical, physical, or chemical restraint of clients
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-170— Use of certain types of behavior modification
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-180— Informed consent required for participation in research; promulgation of regulations
S.C. Code Ann. § 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
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-200— State Employment Services Division and State Agency of Vocational Rehabilitation to find employment for citizens with intellectual disability
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-26-210— Penalties for denying client rights accorded under this chapter
S.C. Code Ann. § 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