(A) The POST form must be a uniform document based on the standards recommended by the National Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) paradigm and must include the information set forth in subsection (C).
(B) A copy, facsimile, or electronic version of a completed POST form is considered to be legal.
(C) The POST form must include the following information:
(1) patient name and contact information;
(2) date of birth;
(3) effective date of form;
(4) diagnosis;
(5) treatment plan;
(6) health care representative or health care agent contact information;
(7) CPR preference;
(8) medical intervention preferences;
(9) preferences for antibiotics; and
(10) assisted nutrition and hydration preferences.
HISTORY: 2019 Act No. 89 (H.4004), Section 2, eff May 24, 2019.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 80 - Physician Orders For Scope Of Treatment
Section 44-80-10. Definitions.
Section 44-80-20. Department's responsibilities relating to POST form.
Section 44-80-30. POST form must be uniform document; information included.
Section 44-80-40. POST form deemed valid expression of patient's wishes; compliance.
Section 44-80-60. Immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Section 44-80-70. Construction of chapter.
Section 44-80-80. Execution of POST form; affect on life insurance policy.
Section 44-80-100. POST form effective until revoked or new form executed; annual review and update.
Section 44-80-110. APRN may create, execute, and sign POST form under certain circumstances.
Section 44-80-120. PA may create, execute, and sign POST form under certain circumstances.