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S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-955 Scope of PA's practice; physical presence requirements of supervising physician; practices in separate locations
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(A) The supervising physician is responsible for all aspects of the PA's practice. Supervision must be continuous but must not be construed as necessarily requiring the physical presence of the supervising physician at the time and place where the services are rendered, except as…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-960 Scope of practice guidelines; signature and filing requirements; contents
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(A) A PA practicing at all sites shall practice pursuant to written scope of practice guidelines signed by all supervisory physicians and the PA. Copies of the guidelines must be on file at all practice sites. The guidelines shall include at a minimum the: (1) name, license numbe…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-965 Requirements for writing prescriptions for drugs, controlled substances, and medical devices
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(A) If the written scope of practice guidelines authorizes the PA to prescribe drug therapy: (1) prescriptions for authorized drugs and devices shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws; (2) prescriptions must be limited to drugs and devices authorized by the superv…
S.C. Code Ann. § 40-47-970 Limitations on permissible medical act, task, or function PA may perform
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A PA may not: (1) perform a medical act, task, or function which has not been listed approved on the scope of practice guidelines; (2) prescribe drugs, medications, or devices not specifically authorized by the supervising physician and documented in the written scope of practice…