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Signing Requirements
The principal and at least two witnesses must sign a medical power of attorney in South Carolina.[1] None of the witnesses can be any of the following:
- Related to the principal
- Obligated to pay for the principal’s health care
- A claimant against or heir to the principal’s estate
- A beneficiary of the principal’s life insurance policy
- Designated as the principal’s health care agent or successor agent
- The principal’s attending physician or the attending physician’s employee
Additionally, no more than one witness can be employed at a facility where the principal receives medical care.
Legal Definition
“Health care power of attorney” means a durable power of attorney executed in accordance with this part.[2]
Revocation
The principal can revoke the document by drafting a new medical power of attorney or by notifying their health care provider or agent of their intent to revoke. An intent to revoke can be communicated in writing, verbally, or by any other means.[3]