South Carolina Code 62-5-505. Health care agent powers
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A health care agent has, in addition to the powers set forth in the health care power of attorney, the following specific powers to:
(1) have access to the principal’s medical records and information to the same extent that the principal would have access, including the right to disclose the contents to others;
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 62-5-505
- Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
- Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. Source: OCC
(2) contract on the principal’s behalf for placement in a health care or nursing care facility or for health care related services, without the agent incurring personal financial liability for the contract;
(3) hire and fire medical, social service, and other support personnel responsible for the principal’s care;
(4) have the same health care facility or nursing care facility visitation rights and privileges of the principal as are permitted to immediate family members or spouses.