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SC Code § 40-47-70 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-70. Code of ethics.

 A practitioner shall conduct himself or herself in accordance with the applicable codes of ethics adopted by the board in regulation.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-80 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-80. Investigation of complaints.

 The department shall investigate complaints and violations as provided in Section 40-1-80.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-90 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-90. Administering oaths.

 In addition to the powers and duties enumerated in Section 40-1-90, the presiding officer of the board may administer oaths when taking testimony upon any and all matters pertaining to the business or duties of the board.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws:1908 (25) 1083; Civ. C. '12 Section 1622; 1920 (31) 1004; Civ. C. '22 Section 2404; 1932 Code Section 5154; 1942 Code Section 5154; 1952 Code Section 56-1369; 1962 Code Section 56-1369; 1970 (56) 2371; 1976 Act No. 614, Section 3; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 922; 1976 Code Section 40-47-210.
SC Code § 40-47-100 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-100. Restraining orders.

 Restraining orders and cease and desist orders may be issued in accordance with Section 40-1-100.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 56-1357.1; 1956 (49) 1624; 1963 (53) 509; 1970 (56) 2371; 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-111 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-111. Disciplinary action in another state.

 (A) Acts or omissions by a licensee causing the denial, cancellation, revocation, suspension, or restriction of a license to practice in another state, which would constitute misconduct in this State, support the issuance of a formal complaint and the commencement of disciplinary proceedings.  (B) Proof of acts or omissions in another state may be shown by a copy of the transcript of record of the disciplinary proceedings in that state or a copy of the final order, consent order, or similar order stating the basis for the action taken.  (C) Upon the filing of an application or an initial complaint alleging that the applicant or licensee has been disciplined in another state, the applicant or licensee must provide to the department copies of all transcripts, documents, and orders used, relied upon, or issued by the licensing authority in the other state. Failure to provide these items within ninety days of a written request results in the denial of the individual's application or suspension of the individual's authorization to practice in this State until these items have been provided to the department and until further order of the board.  (D) The applicant or licensee may present mitigating testimony to the board or hearing officer or hearing panel regarding disciplinary action taken in another state or evidence that the acts or omissions committed in another state do not constitute misconduct in this State.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-112 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-112. Attending patient while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; penalty; suspension and disqualification from practice.

 A person licensed or otherwise authorized by the Board of Medical Examiners who attends a patient while under the influence of alcohol or drugs is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, may be fined not more than ten thousand dollars or imprisoned not more than one year. In addition, upon conviction, the license or authorization granted to the person must be suspended and the person must be disqualified from practicing in this State until he satisfies the board that he is qualified to resume practice. The provisions of this section are in addition to the remedies otherwise relating to physicians who may be addicted to the use of alcohol or drugs.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-113 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-113. Establishment of physician-patient relationship as prerequisite to prescribing drugs; unprofessional conduct.

 (A) It is unprofessional conduct for a licensee initially to prescribe drugs to an individual without first establishing a proper physician-patient relationship. A proper relationship, at a minimum, requires that the licensee make an informed medical judgment based on the circumstances of the situation and on the licensee's training and experience and that the licensee:  (1) personally perform and document an appropriate history and physical examination, make a diagnosis, and formulate a therapeutic plan;  (2) discuss with the patient the diagnosis and the evidence for it, and the risks and benefits of various treatment options; and  (3) ensure the availability of the licensee or coverage for the patient for appropriate follow-up care.  (B) Notwithstanding subsection (A), a licensee may prescribe for a patient whom the licensee has not personally examined under certain circumstances including, but not limited to, writing admission orders for a newly hospitalized patient, prescribing for a patient of another licensee for whom the prescriber is taking call, prescribing for a patient examined by a licensed advanced practice registered nurse, a physician assistant, or other physician extender authorized by law and supervised by the physician, continuing medication on a short-term basis for a new patient before the patient's first appointment, or prescribing for a patient for whom the licensee has established a physician-patient relationship solely via telemedicine so long as the licensee complies with Section 40-47-37 of this act.  (C) Prescribing drugs to individuals the licensee has never personally examined based solely on answers to a set of questions is unprofessional.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1; 2016 Act No. 210 (S.1035), Section 4, eff June 3, 2016.  Effect of Amendment  2016 Act No. 210, Section 4, rewrote (B), authorizing the prescription of medication as part of the practice of telemedicine and establishing limitations.
SC Code § 40-47-115 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-115. Jurisdiction of the board.

 The board has jurisdiction over the actions committed or omitted by current and former licensees as provided in Section 40-1-115.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-116 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-116. Initial complaint; informal conference; approval of agreement.

 (A) An initial complaint may be made by any person or the administrator of the board or director of the department based upon information considered reliable. The initial complaint must be dated, signed by the person making the complaint or the administrator or director when appropriate, and must identify the subject of the complaint and contain a brief summary of the nature of the complaint. Initial complaints must be filed with the director, or his designee, who may cause an investigation to be made into the allegation of professional misconduct. If the initial complaint on its face does not demonstrate an allegation of misconduct pursuant to this chapter, an investigation may not ensue. If the initial complaint does not demonstrate an allegation of misconduct pursuant to this chapter after investigation, the initial complaint may be dismissed. The department shall notify in writing the person initially complaining of the reason for dismissing the initial complaint. Except as provided in Section 40-47-190, the identity of the person making the initial complaint must remain privileged and confidential and must not be disclosed for use in any administrative or judicial proceeding of any kind. If a formal complaint is authorized, the identity of the initial complainant must continue to remain privileged and confidential, and must not be disclosed during the conduct of formal proceedings, upon administrative or judicial review, or at any time after that for use in any administrative or judicial proceeding of any kind, unless the initial complainant testifies as a witness in the formal proceedings.  (B) Before authorization of a formal complaint, the department shall provide an opportunity for the respondent to have an informal conference concerning the alleged misconduct with representatives of the department, including a physician designated by the board. The respondent may be represented by counsel at the conference, and the department shall so inform the respondent. Communications during the informal conference must be confidential. The parties shall maintain the confidentiality of the informal conference and shall not rely on, or introduce as evidence in any proceedings, any oral or written communications having occurred during the informal conference, unless such communications are obtained by means other than the informal conference. An agreement reached by the respondent and department must be documented in writing and signed by the respondent and the department and may provide for formal or informal disposition of the allegations, with or without admitting and denying misconduct. An agreement is not final until it has been submitted to and approved by the board. An agreement marked private must be placed in the respondent's file within the department and maintained as confidential pursuant to Section 40-47-190(F).  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-130 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-130. Grounds for denial of licensure.

 As provided in Section 40-1-130, the board may deny licensure to an applicant based on the same grounds for which the board may take disciplinary action against a licensee.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-140 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-140. Denial of license based on prior criminal record.

 A license may be denied based on a person's prior criminal record only as provided in Section 40-1-140.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-150 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-150. Surrender of license; public disclosure.

 A licensee under investigation for a violation of this chapter or a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter voluntarily may surrender the license to practice in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Section 40-1-150. A person whose license is voluntarily surrendered may not practice or represent oneself to be authorized to practice until the board takes final action in the pending disciplinary matter. The voluntary surrender of the license is subject to public disclosure in accordance with Chapter 4 of Title 30. The board may credit the time that an authorization has been surrendered toward any period of suspension or other restriction of practice.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-160 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-160. Appeal.

 A respondent aggrieved by a final decision of the board may seek review of the decision to the Administrative Law Court in accordance with Section 40-1-160. Motions for continuance and for other interlocutory relief are not subject to review by the Administrative Law Court until a final decision has been issued by the board.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-170 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-170. Costs.

 A person found in violation of this chapter or regulations promulgated pursuant to this chapter may be required to pay costs associated with the investigation and prosecution of the case, including appeals, in accordance with Section 40-1-170.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-180 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-180. Collection of fines and costs.

 Costs and fines imposed pursuant to this chapter must be paid in accordance with and are subject to the collection and enforcement provisions of Section 40-1-180. No person against whom a fine is levied is eligible for the issuance or reinstatement of an authorization to practice until the fine has been paid in full.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-197 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-197. Supervision of Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist.

 The physician or dentist responsible for the supervision of a certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA) must be identified on the anesthesia record before administration of anesthesia.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-200 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-200. Practice without license or with license obtained by submitting false information; penalty.

 A person who practices or offers to practice medicine in this State in violation of this chapter or who knowingly submits false information for the purpose of obtaining a license is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not more than fifty thousand dollars. Each violation constitutes a separate offense. The provisions of this chapter apply to a person or entity aiding and abetting in a violation of this chapter.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.  Editor's Note  2005 Act No. 32, Section 7(B), provides as follows:  "(B) Upon approval by the Governor, this act takes effect July 1, 2005, for causes of action arising after July 1, 2005, except that as of this act's effective date, the State Treasurer shall relinquish the management of funds in the Patients' Compensation Fund, created pursuant to Section 38-79-420, to the Board of Governors of the fund, and premiums paid on or after this act's effective date must be deposited with the Board of Governors of the fund. The fund must be fully transferred to the Board of Governors, and the State Treasurer may not hold any deposits of the fund as of ninety days after this act's effective date."  Prior Laws:Cr. C. '22 Section 390; 1920 (31) 1004; Civ. C. '22 Section 2415; 1932 Code Section 5165; 1942 Code Section 5165; 1952 Code Section 56-1374; 1962 Code Section 56-1374; 1970 (56) 2371; 1976 Code Section 40-47-260.
SC Code § 40-47-210 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-210. Civil action for injunctive relief against person or entity violating chapter; fines.

 The department, in addition to instituting a criminal proceeding, may institute a civil action through the Administrative Law Court for injunctive relief against a person or entity violating this chapter, a regulation promulgated pursuant to this chapter, or an order of the board. For each violation the administrative law judge may impose a fine of not more than ten thousand dollars.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-220 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-220. Severability.

 If any section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this act is for any reason held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such holding shall not affect the constitutionality or validity of the remaining portions of this act, the General Assembly hereby declaring that it would have passed this act, and each and every section, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, phrase, and word thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more other sections, subsections, paragraphs, subparagraphs, sentences, clauses, phrases, or words hereof may be declared to be unconstitutional, invalid, or otherwise ineffective.  HISTORY: 2006 Act No. 385, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-500 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-500. Short title.

 This article is known and may be cited as the "South Carolina Respiratory Care Practice Act".  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 403, Section 2.
SC Code § 40-47-510 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-510. Definitions.

 As used in this article:  (1) "Board" means the Board of Medical Examiners of South Carolina.  (2) "Committee" means the Respiratory Care Committee which is established by this article as an advisory committee responsible to the board.  (3) "Respiratory care or respiratory therapy" means the allied health profession or specialty which provides educational, therapeutic, or diagnostic procedures utilized in the prevention, detection, and management of deficiencies or abnormalities, or both, of the cardiopulmonary systems.  (4) "Practice of respiratory care" may include, but is not limited to, the administration of pharmacologic, diagnostic, and therapeutic agents related to respiratory care procedures necessary to implement a treatment, disease prevention, pulmonary rehabilitative, or diagnostic regimen prescribed by a physician; transcription and implementation of written or verbal orders of a physician pertaining to the practice of respiratory care; observing and monitoring the signs and symptoms, general behavior, general physical response to respiratory care treatment and diagnostic testing including determination of whether such signs, symptoms, reactions, behavior, or general response exhibit abnormal characteristics and implementation, based on observed abnormalities or appropriate reporting, referral, respiratory care protocols or changes in treatment pursuant to the written or verbal orders of a person licensed to practice medicine under the laws of this State; or the initiation of emergency procedures under the regulations of the board or as otherwise permitted in this article. The practice of respiratory care may be performed in a clinic, hospital, skilled nursing facility, private dwelling, or other place considered appropriate or necessary by the board in accordance with the written or verbal order of a physician and must be performed under a qualified medical director.  (5) "Respiratory care practitioner" means a respiratory therapist or a respiratory therapy technician licensed to practice respiratory therapy who is a graduate of a school for respiratory therapy approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority recognized as such by the board.  (6) "Medical director" means a physician licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina who has special interest and knowledge in the diagnosis, treatment, and assessment of respiratory problems. The practice of respiratory care or respiratory therapy must occur under the supervision of a qualified medical director. In the home care of cardiopulmonary patients, the existence of qualified physician sponsorship must be submitted and documented to the committee and approved by the board.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 403, Section 2; 1996 Act No. 223, Section 1. 1998 Act No. 280, Section 1.
SC Code § 40-47-520 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-520. Licensing requirement.

 Individuals practicing as respiratory therapists and respiratory therapy technicians employed to provide respiratory therapy procedures for inpatients, outpatients, and home patients must be licensed in accordance with this article.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 403, Section 2; 1998 Act No. 280, Section 2.
SC Code § 40-47-530 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 40 - Professions and Occupations|Chapter 47 - Physicians And Miscellaneous Health Care Professionals|Section 40-47-530. Persons not subject to provisions of this article.

 (A) This article does not affect:  (1) a person employed to provide respiratory care by the United States government if the person provides respiratory care solely under the direction or control of the organization by which the person is employed;  (2) a person actively pursuing a course of study leading to a degree or certificate in respiratory therapy in a program accredited by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority recognized as such by the board if the activities and services constitute a part of a supervised course of study and if the person is designated by a title which clearly indicates the status of student;  (3) an individual or other health care professional who is licensed by the State or who has proven competency in one or more of the functions included in the definition of the practice of respiratory care as long as the person does not represent himself as a respiratory care practitioner. As it relates to respiratory care, individuals exempt pursuant to this section must provide proof of formal training for these functions which includes an evaluation of competence through a mechanism that is determined by the board and the committee to be both valid and reliable. The clinical assessment of artificial pressure adjuncts to the respiratory system may not be performed by any other person without proof of formal training and exemption by the board.  (4) a respiratory therapy student, active and in good standing, who may be employed and works under the direct supervision of a respiratory care practitioner and practices to the person's level of proven clinical competency as certified by a program approved by the American Medical Association or a successor accrediting authority recognized as such by the board;  (5) employees of durable medical equipment companies delivering and setting up respiratory equipment in an individual's home, pursuant to a written prescription by a physician, except that any instructions to the patient regarding the clinical use of the equipment, any patient monitoring, patient assessment or other procedures designed to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment must be performed by a licensed respiratory care practitioner or other individual who is exempt by statute or regulation.  (B) Nothing in this article is intended to limit, preclude, or otherwise interfere with the practice of other persons and health providers formally trained and licensed by the appropriate agencies of this State.  HISTORY: 1986 Act No. 403, Section 2; 1996 Act No. 223, Section 2; 1998 Act No. 280, Section 3.