§ 44-115-10 Short title
§ 44-115-15 Medical records defined
§ 44-115-20 Physician is owner of certain patient records
§ 44-115-30 Patient’s right to receive copy of medical record or have it transferred to another physician; written authorization required
§ 44-115-40 Physician not to release records without express written consent
§ 44-115-50 Physician may rely on representations of insurance carrier or administrator as to patient authorization to release records; immunity from liability and disciplinary action
§ 44-115-60 Physician’s release of summary or portion in lieu of full record
§ 44-115-70 Records not to be withheld because of unpaid medical bills
§ 44-115-80 Fees physician may charge for search and duplication of records
§ 44-115-90 Fees for providing medical information other than copying existing documents
§ 44-115-100 Sections 44-115-80 and 44-115-90 not applicable to requests for information made in relation to health insurance claims
§ 44-115-110 Payment for services related to medical records a just debt; payment in advance may be required
§ 44-115-120 Length of time records must be kept; records pertaining to minors
§ 44-115-130 Sale of medical records by physician restricted; notice of intent to sell
§ 44-115-140 Immunity from civil, criminal, and disciplinary liability for compliance with request to release information
§ 44-115-150 Other provisions pertaining to medical records or actions involving medical negligence not invalidated by this chapter
§ 44-115-160 Mammogram report requirements
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Terms Used In South Carolina Code > Title 44 > Chapter 115 - Physicians' Patient Records Act

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Fraud: Intentional deception resulting in injury to another.
  • Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.