South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 63 - Social Workers
Section 40-63-270. Patient notification; professional disclosure and statement of rights; prescribing or dispensing medications.

(A) A licensee shall make available to each client a copy of a statement of professional disclosure. The statement of professional disclosure shall include the licensee's address and telephone number, fee schedule, educational training, and areas of specialization. All social workers subject to this chapter must provide the client with a statement of their rights and procedures to file a complaint prescribed by the board.
(B) No licensee may engage in prescribing or in dispensing medications.
HISTORY: 2002 Act No. 189, Section 1.

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Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 40 - Professions and Occupations

Chapter 63 - Social Workers

Section 40-63-5. Application of chapter; conflict of laws.

Section 40-63-10. State Board of Social Work Examiners; membership; oath; expense reimbursements.

Section 40-63-20. Definitions.

Section 40-63-30. License as prerequisite to practice or offer to practice; providing social work services through telephone or electronic means.

Section 40-63-35. Out-of-state social workers authorized.

Section 40-63-40. General public board members; nominations; appointments.

Section 40-63-50. Powers and duties of board.

Section 40-63-60. Adoption of rules governing board proceedings.

Section 40-63-70. Board promulgation of regulations.

Section 40-63-80. Power to subpoena witnesses, take evidence, and require production of documents.

Section 40-63-90. Investigation and hearing for violation or unfitness to practice; notice; rights to license; privileged communications.

Section 40-63-100. Equitable relief; cease and desist order; temporary restraining order.

Section 40-63-110. Grounds for disciplinary action; misconduct; mental incompetence.

Section 40-63-120. Revocation or suspension of license; fines.

Section 40-63-130. Licensure denial; grounds.

Section 40-63-140. Prior criminal record.

Section 40-63-150. Voluntary surrender of license.

Section 40-63-160. Appeal.

Section 40-63-170. Costs of investigation and prosecution.

Section 40-63-180. Costs and fines; collection and enforcement.

Section 40-63-190. Disclosure of client information.

Section 40-63-200. Unauthorized practice; penalty.

Section 40-63-210. Civil penalties; injunctive relief.

Section 40-63-220. Licensure requirements; Baccalaureate Social Worker.

Section 40-63-230. Licensure requirements; Masters Social Worker.

Section 40-63-240. Licensure requirements; Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice.

Section 40-63-250. Issuance of license; display; indication of title on documents; renewal; lapse.

Section 40-63-260. Applicants licensed in another jurisdiction; licensure; equivalent designations recognized.

Section 40-63-270. Patient notification; professional disclosure and statement of rights; prescribing or dispensing medications.

Section 40-63-280. Promulgation of regulations; standards of conduct; practice of impaired licensees.

Section 40-63-290. Persons exempt from licensure requirement.

Section 40-63-300. Severability.