H3657

Hospitals

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

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.

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Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal Affairs

Dec 12, 2024

House

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