South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 44 - Health
Chapter 115 - Physicians' Patient Records Act

Section 44-115-10. Short title. - This chapter may be cited as the Physicians' Patient Records...

Section 44-115-15. Medical records defined. - For purposes of this chapter, "medical records" includes the patient's...

Section 44-115-20. Physician is owner of certain patient records. - The physician is the owner of medical records in his...

Section 44-115-30. Patient's right to receive copy of medical record or have it transferred to another physician; written authorization required. - A patient or his legal representative has a right to...

Section 44-115-40. Physician not to release records without express written consent. - Except as otherwise provided by law, a physician shall not...

Section 44-115-50. Physician may rely on representations of insurance carrier or administrator as to patient authorization to release records; immunity from liability and disciplinary action. - A physician may rely on the representations of a health...

Section 44-115-60. Physician's release of summary or portion in lieu of full record. - Except as otherwise provided by law, a physician may refuse...

Section 44-115-70. Records not to be withheld because of unpaid medical bills. - Medical records may not be withheld because of an unpaid...

Section 44-115-80. Fees physician may charge for search and duplication of records. - (A) A physician, or other owner of medical records as...

Section 44-115-90. Fees for providing medical information other than copying existing documents. - When a request for medical information involves more than making...

Section 44-115-100. Sections 44-115-80 and 44-115-90 not applicable to requests for information made in relation to health insurance claims. - The provisions of Sections 44-115-80 and 44-115-90 do not apply...

Section 44-115-110. Payment for services related to medical records a just debt; payment in advance may be required. - Payment for all services related to medical record requests is...

Section 44-115-120. Length of time records must be kept; records pertaining to minors. - Physicians shall retain their records for at least ten years...

Section 44-115-130. Sale of medical records by physician restricted; notice of intent to sell. - A physician may not sell medical records to someone other...

Section 44-115-140. Immunity from civil, criminal, and disciplinary liability for compliance with request to release information. - A physician who in good faith releases medical records to...

Section 44-115-150. Other provisions pertaining to medical records or actions involving medical negligence not invalidated by this chapter. - This chapter does not invalidate any other provision of law...

Section 44-115-160. Mammogram report requirements. - A mammography report must be provided to a patient by...