South Carolina § 40-47-1270 - Identification of anesthesiologist's assistants.
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§ 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.
HISTORY: 2001 Act No. 57, SECTION 1.
Source: official South Carolina text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 40-47-1270 ("Identification of anesthesiologist's assistants.") is part of the South Carolina Code of Laws, the codified statutory law of South Carolina. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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