(A) A POST form may be revoked at any time by an oral or written statement by the patient or a patient's legal representative.
(B) A revocation is only effective upon communication to the health care provider or health care facility by the patient or the patient's legal representative.
(C) The execution of a POST form by a patient, or the patient's legal representative, pursuant to this chapter automatically revokes any previously executed POST form.
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.