South Carolina H3657 mandates hospital attending physicians to consult with specialist physicians upon patient or family request.

South Carolina H3657 amends the state code to require hospital attending physicians to consult with any specialist physician treating a patient if requested by the patient, the patient's family, or another authorized healthcare decision maker. A "specialist physician" is defined as a doctor with additional training in a specific area of medicine or group of patients. This act becomes effective upon approval by the Governor.

South Carolina H3657 mandates hospital attending physicians to consult with specialist physicians upon patient or family request.

South Carolina H3657 amends the state code to require hospital attending physicians to consult with any specialist physician treating a patient if requested by the patient, the patient's family, or another authorized healthcare decision maker. A "specialist physician" is defined as a doctor with additional training in a specific area of medicine or group of patients. This act becomes effective upon approval by the Governor.