S.C. Code § 44-78-25

Current through 2024 Act No. 225.
Section 44-78-25 - Duties of EMS personnel when presented with "do not resuscitate order"

When called to render emergency medical services, EMS personnel must not use any resuscitative treatment if the patient has a "do not resuscitate order for emergency services" and the document is presented to the EMS personnel upon their arrival or if the patient is wearing a do not resuscitate bracelet. EMS personnel must provide that degree of palliative care called for under the circumstances which exist at the time treatment is rendered.

S.C. Code § 44-78-25

Amended by 2016 S.C. Acts, Act No. 233 (HB 4773), s 4, eff. 6/3/2016.
1994 Act No. 485, Section 2.