South Carolina General Assembly
126th Session, 2025-2026
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H. 3657
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Sponsors: Rep. McDaniel
Document Path: LC-0123VR25.docx
Prefiled in the House on December 12, 2024
Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS
| Date | Body | Action Description with journal page number |
|---|---|---|
| 12/12/2024 | House | Prefiled |
| 12/12/2024 | House | Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs |
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TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 44-7-3445 SO AS TO REQUIRE HOSPITAL ATTENDING PHYSICIANS TO CONSULT WITH ANY SPECIALIST PHYSICIAN TREATING A PATIENT UPON THE REQUEST OF THE PATIENT OR THE PATIENT'S FAMILY OR OTHER AUTHORIZED HEALTHCARE DECISION MAKER.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. Article 27, Chapter 7, Title 44 of the S.C. Code is amended by adding:
Section 44-7-3445. Hospital attending physicians must consult with any specialist physician treating a patient upon the request of the patient, the patient's family, or any other person authorized to make healthcare decisions on behalf of the patient. For purposes of this section, a "specialist physician" means a physician with additional training regarding a specific area of medicine or group of patients, such as cardiology, nephrology, or geriatrics.
SECTION 2. This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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