South Carolina Code 40-47-1270. Identification of anesthesiologist’s assistants
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code 40-47-1270
- Anesthesiologist: means a physician who has successfully completed an approved anesthesiology training program including, but not limited to, a program approved by the Accreditation Committee on Graduate Medical Education, American Osteopathic Association, or its equivalent or successor. See South Carolina Code 40-47-1210
- Physician: means a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathic medicine licensed by the South Carolina Board of Medical Examiners. See South Carolina Code 40-47-20
An anesthesiologist‘s assistant must clearly identify himself or herself as an anesthesiologist’s assistant to ensure that the anesthesiologist’s assistant is not mistaken or misrepresented as a physician. An anesthesiologist’s assistant shall wear a clearly legible identification badge or other adornment at least one inch by three inches in size bearing the anesthesiologist’s assistant’s name and the words "Anesthesiologist’s Assistant". Patients in facilities utilizing anesthesiologist’s assistants must be informed when an anesthesiologist’s assistant will be involved in their anesthesia care.