Chapter
Adult Health Care Consent Act
- S.C. Code Ann. § 44-66-10— Short title
- S.C. Code Ann. § 44-66-20— Definitions
- S.C. Code Ann. § 44-66-30— Persons who may make health care decisions for patient who is unable to consent; order of priority; exceptions
- S.C. Code Ann. § 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
- S.C. Code Ann. § 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
- S.C. Code Ann. § 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
- S.C. Code Ann. § 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
- S.C. Code Ann. § 44-66-75— Designating a family member with whom provider may discuss medical condition; exemptions
- S.C. Code Ann. § 44-66-80— Other laws mandating or allowing testing or treatment without consent unaffected