S.C. Code § 44-80-30

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.

Section 44-80-30 - POST form must be uniform document; information included

(A) The POST form must be a uniform document based on the standards recommended by the National Physician Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) paradigm and must include the information set forth in subsection (C).

(B) A copy, facsimile, or electronic version of a completed POST form is considered to be legal.

(C) The POST form must include the following information:

(1) patient name and contact information;

(2) date of birth;

(3) effective date of form;

(4) diagnosis;

(5) treatment plan;

(6) health care representative or health care agent contact information;

(7) CPR preference;

(8) medical intervention preferences;

(9) preferences for antibiotics; and

(10) assisted nutrition and hydration preferences.

S.C. Code § 44-80-30

Added by 2019 S.C. Acts, Act No. 89 (HB 4004),s 2, eff. 5/24/2019.