South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:76 - Ambulatory surgery center facilities
Chapter 44:76:13 - Patients' rights
Section 44:76:13:05 - Choice in planning care

Universal Citation: SD Admin Rules 44:76:13:05
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024

A patient may choose a personal attending physician, be fully informed in advance about care and treatment and of any changes in that care or treatment that may affect the patient's well-being, and, unless adjudged incompetent or otherwise found to be incapacitated under the laws of the state, participate in planning care and treatment or changes in care or treatment.

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13.

Right to choose own physician unimpaired by public health programs -- Misdemeanor, SDCL 34-1-20.

Rights of authorized person as incapacitated person, SDCL 34-12C-6.

Liability of health care provider -- Liability of authorized decision maker, SDCL 34-12C-7.

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