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South Carolina Code 44-78-50. Chapter not condonation of mercy killing; minors ineligible for "do not resuscitate orders"; compliance with article not suicide
South Carolina Code > Title 44 > Chapter 78 > § 44-78-50 - Chapter not condonation of mercy killing; minors ineligible for "do not resuscitate orders"; compliance with article not suicide
(A) Nothing in this chapter may be construed to condone, authorize, or approve mercy killing or euthanasia or to permit any affirmative action or deliberate act to end life other than to allow the natural process of dying.
(B) No person under the age of eighteen years may request or receive a "do not resuscitate order for emergency medical services" as provided for in this article.
(C) The withholding of resuscitative measures pursuant to this article does not constitute suicide for any purpose.
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