(A) Surgery of the ankle and soft tissue structures governing the ankle must be performed in an accredited hospital or ambulatory surgical center. A podiatrist who performs osseous (boney) surgical procedures of the ankle and related soft tissue structures governing the ankle must be board-certified or board-qualified by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery, must have graduated from a three-year residency program in podiatric medicine and reconstructive rear foot and ankle (RRA) surgery accredited by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education or its successor organization at the time of graduation, and shall satisfy all requirements for credentials as outlined by the facility. In addition to granting or denying privileges, the governing body of each hospital or ambulatory surgical center may suspend, revoke, or modify these privileges. An applicant or individual who has privileges shall comply with applicable medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations, including the policies and procedures governing the qualifications of applicants and the scope and delineation of privileges.
(B) With respect to the practice of podiatry in health facilities throughout this State, medical staff governing documents shall include and provide for the right to pursue and practice full clinical and surgical privileges for holders of a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree within the scope of his licensure. These rights and privileges only may be limited or restricted on the basis of the demonstrated competence of an individual practitioner. This competence must be determined by health facility rules, regulations, and procedures that are necessary and are applied in good faith, equally and in a nondiscriminatory manner, to all practitioners regardless of their professional degree.
(C) Nothing in this section may be construed to require a health facility to offer a specific health service not otherwise offered by it. If a health service is offered, the facility shall not discriminate among people holding Doctor of Medicine, Doctor of Osteopathy, or Doctor of Podiatric Medicine degrees who are authorized by law to provide these health services.
HISTORY: 2018 Act No. 240 (H.3622), Section 2, eff May 17, 2018.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 40 - Professions and Occupations
Chapter 51 - Podiatrists And Podiatry
Section 40-51-20. Definitions.
Section 40-51-30. Board of Podiatry Examiners; members; terms; removal; legal adviser.
Section 40-51-40. Regulations of board; continuing education.
Section 40-51-50. License required.
Section 40-51-57. Preceptorships and residency programs.
Section 40-51-60. Board to determine fee for practicing podiatry.
Section 40-51-65. License required to practice; examination; qualifications; temporary license.
Section 40-51-67. Joint Podiatric Surgery Advisory Committee.
Section 40-51-70. Board to make regulations governing examinations and meetings.
Section 40-51-80. Examinations.
Section 40-51-100. Fees for examinations; reexamination.
Section 40-51-110. Reciprocity.
Section 40-51-120. Designation of licensed persons.
Section 40-51-130. Display of licenses.
Section 40-51-140. Annual renewal of licenses; continuing education requirements.
Section 40-51-150. Grounds for revocation of licenses.
Section 40-51-160. Procedure for denying or revoking licenses.
Section 40-51-180. Use of license fees.
Section 40-51-190. Annual report of board.
Section 40-51-200. Acts considered prima facie evidence of practicing podiatry.
Section 40-51-210. Podiatric surgeries; facilities.
Section 40-51-230. Exemptions.
Section 40-51-240. Fitting and sale of shoes and arch supports.
Section 40-51-260. Right of recipients of government aid or services to choose podiatrists.
Section 40-51-270. Board member not to serve as officer in state podiatry association.