S.C. Code § 40-47-1270

Current through 2024 Act No. 209.
Section 40-47-1270 - Identification of anesthesiologist's assistants

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.

S.C. Code § 40-47-1270

2001 Act No. 57, Section 1.