Medical Informed Consent Act: regulates informed consent, isolation, quarantine, and vaccination during public health emergencies.
The Medical Informed Consent Act outlines procedures for informed consent, isolation, and quarantine during public health emergencies in South Carolina. It mandates that individuals or their guardians must provide informed consent for vaccinations or treatments. The Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) can isolate or quarantine individuals during emergencies, with strict conditions and principles to ensure safety and rights. Employers are prohibited from taking adverse actions against employees who decline vaccines.
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