Physicians shall retain their records for at least ten years for adult patients and at least thirteen years for minors. These minimum recordkeeping periods begin to run from the last date of treatment. After these minimum recordkeeping periods, the records may be destroyed.
HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 480, Section 1.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 115 - Physicians' Patient Records Act
Section 44-115-10. Short title.
Section 44-115-15. Medical records defined.
Section 44-115-20. Physician is owner of certain patient records.
Section 44-115-40. Physician not to release records without express written consent.
Section 44-115-60. Physician's release of summary or portion in lieu of full record.
Section 44-115-70. Records not to be withheld because of unpaid medical bills.
Section 44-115-80. Fees physician may charge for search and duplication of records.
Section 44-115-90. Fees for providing medical information other than copying existing documents.
Section 44-115-120. Length of time records must be kept; records pertaining to minors.
Section 44-115-130. Sale of medical records by physician restricted; notice of intent to sell.