South Dakota § 34-22-19 Freedom to select physician or institution preserved--Cases under surveillance of department.

South Dakota Statutes

§ 34-22-19 — Freedom to select physician or institution preserved--Cases under surveillance of department.

South Dakota § 34-22-19

Title 34PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY

Ch. 34CONTAGIOUS DISEASE CONTROL

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S.D. Codified Laws § 34-22-19 (2026).

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No provision of this chapter may be deemed to bar freedom of any person to seek diagnosis or treatment, or both, by a physician or in an institution of the person's choice, at the person's own expense, or under entitlement by the federal government, medical or hospital insurance contracts, workers' compensation, retirement plans, or the medical care and disability provisions of programs under the supervision of the Department of Social Services. However, all cases of suspected or confirmed tuberculosis or other communicable diseases in the state shall be under the surveillance of the department.

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No provision of this chapter may be deemed to bar freedom of any person to seek diagnosis or treatment, or both, by a physician or in an institution of the person's choice, at the person's own expense, or under entitlement by the federal government, medical or hospital insurance contracts, workers' compensation, retirement plans, or the medical care and disability provisions of programs under the supervision of the Department of Social Services. However, all cases of suspected or confirmed tuberculosis or other communicable diseases in the state shall be under the surveillance of the department.