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The South Carolina Living Will is a dedicated confirmation of requested health care treatment selections prepared as a precautionary measure. The contents of the contract will allow the principal to legally create a record of their wishes for medical professionals to follow under circumstances where they are in a consistent unconscious state. The arrangement provides space for the declarant to specify the course of action to take regarding:

Administration of a Feeding Tube
Administration of IV Hydration Intevienous
Resuscitation
Pain Management
Agent Designation

Completion of the form must be verified by a notary and two (2) witnesses to be considered a valid commitment.

Laws

Statute – South Carolina Death With Dignity Act (§ 44-77)

Definition – “Declarant” means a person who has signed a declaration in accordance with Sections § 44-77-40 and § 44-77-50, in accordance with earlier, current, or future versions of this chapter, or in accordance with the law of another state if the declaration provided for by the law expresses an intent that is substantially the same as the intent of the declaration provided in Section § 44-77-40.

Signing Requirements – A notary official, along with two (2) suitable witnessing individuals, are required to view the endorsement of the paperwork to certify the event (§ 44-77-40(2)).

Revocation – § 44-77-80