South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 44 - Health
Chapter 66 - Adult Health Care Consent Act

Section 44-66-10. Short title. - This chapter may be cited as the "Adult Health Care...

Section 44-66-20. Definitions. - As used in this chapter: (1) "Health care" means a...

Section 44-66-30. Persons who may make health care decisions for patient who is unable to consent; order of priority; exceptions. - (A) Where a patient is unable to consent, decisions concerning...

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. - (A) Health care may be provided without consent to a...

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. - Health care may be provided without consent to a 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. - (A) Unless the patient, while able to consent, has stated...

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. - (A) A person who in good faith makes a health...

Section 44-66-75. Designating a family member with whom provider may discuss medical condition; exemptions. - (A) A health care provider or the provider's agent shall...

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...