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S.C. Code Ann. § 62-5-507: Pregnancy of principal.

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  1. Title 62 - SOUTH CAROLINA PROBATE CODE
  2. ARTICLE 5 Protection of Persons Under Disability and Their Property
  3. Part 5 Health Care Powers of Attorney

If a principal has been diagnosed as pregnant, life-sustaining procedures may not be withheld or withdrawn pursuant to the health care power of attorney during the course of the principal's pregnancy. This subsection does not otherwise affect the agent's authority to make decisions concerning the principal's obstetrical and other health care during the course of the pregnancy.

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