Healthcare facilities in South Carolina are prohibited from initiating discussions about do not resuscitate orders with patients or their families.
This bill amends the South Carolina Code to prohibit healthcare facility staff and agents from initiating discussions about do not resuscitate orders with patients or their families, except for the facility's designated patient advocate. The provision takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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