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S.C. Code Ann. § 44-43-1000: Documentation required in medical records of patients identified as potential donors.

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  1. Title 44 - HEALTH
  2. CHAPTER 43 Dispositions of Human Bodies and Parts; Post-Mortem Examinations
  3. ARTICLE 11 Hospital Policy and Protocol for Organ and Tissue Donation

The following must be documented in the medical records of patients identified as potential organ or tissue donors:

(1) why a family is not contacted to request organ or tissue donation;

(2) when a family is contacted to request organ or tissue donation and the outcome of the contact;

(3) disposition of a referral to a procurement agency, including acceptance or rejection by the agency. The appropriate procurement agency shall notify the referring hospital of the disposition;

(4) other documentation as may be required by federal or state law or regulation.

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