South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 66 - Adult Health Care Consent Act
Section 44-66-80. Other laws mandating or allowing testing or treatment without consent unaffected.

No provision in this chapter affects the ability of a state agency or health care provider working in conjunction with a state agency to conduct testing or provide treatment which is mandated or allowed by other provisions of law.
HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 472, Section 1.

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Structure South Carolina Code of Laws

South Carolina Code of Laws

Title 44 - Health

Chapter 66 - Adult Health Care Consent Act

Section 44-66-10. Short title.

Section 44-66-20. Definitions.

Section 44-66-30. Persons who may make health care decisions for patient who is unable to consent; order of priority; exceptions.

Section 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.

Section 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.

Section 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.

Section 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.

Section 44-66-75. Designating a family member with whom provider may discuss medical condition; exemptions.

Section 44-66-80. Other laws mandating or allowing testing or treatment without consent unaffected.