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§ 44-115-120 — Length of time records must be kept; records pertaining to minors.

South Carolina § 44-115-120
JurisdictionSouth Carolina
Title 44HEALTH
Ch. 115PHYSICIANS' PATIENT RECORDS ACT

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Bluebook
S.C. Code Ann. § 44-115-120 (2026).

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Physicians shall retain their records for at least ten years for adult patients and at least thirteen years for minors. These minimum recordkeeping periods begin to run from the last date of treatment. After these minimum recordkeeping periods, the records may be destroyed.

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Legislative History

HISTORY: 1992 Act No. 480, SECTION 1.

Nearby Sections

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§ 44-115-10
Short title.
§ 44-115-100
Sections 44-115-80 and 44-115-90 not applicable to requests for information made in relation to health insurance claims.
§ 44-115-110
Payment for services related to medical records a just debt; payment in advance may be required.
§ 44-115-120
Length of time records must be kept; records pertaining to minors.
§ 44-115-130
Sale of medical records by physician restricted; notice of intent to sell.
§ 44-115-140
Immunity from civil, criminal, and disciplinary liability for compliance with request to release information.
§ 44-115-15
Medical records defined.
§ 44-115-150
Other provisions pertaining to medical records or actions involving medical negligence not invalidated by this chapter.
§ 44-115-160
Mammogram report requirements.
§ 44-115-20
Physician is owner of certain patient records.
§ 44-115-30
Patient's right to receive copy of medical record or have it transferred to another physician; written authorization required.
§ 44-115-40
Physician not to release records without express written consent.
§ 44-115-50
Physician may rely on representations of insurance carrier or administrator as to patient authorization to release records; immunity from liability and disciplinary action.
§ 44-115-60
Physician's release of summary or portion in lieu of full record.
§ 44-115-70
Records not to be withheld because of unpaid medical bills.
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