2005-2006 Bill 3405: Practice of Podiatry Defined - South Carolina Legislature Online

South Carolina General Assembly

116th Session, 2005-2006

H. 3405

STATUS INFORMATION

General Bill

Sponsors: Reps. Mahaffey, J.Brown, Howard, Hosey, Kennedy, M.Hines, Townsend, Anthony, Breeland, Cato, Dantzler, Emory, Hardwick, Hayes, Jefferson, Jennings, Leach, J.M.Neal, Owens, M.A.Pitts, Rivers, Sinclair, Toole, Umphlett, Vaughn, Witherspoon, Young and Miller

Document Path: l:\council\bills\nbd\11137ac05.doc

Companion/Similar bill(s): 595

Introduced in the House on January 27, 2005

Introduced in the Senate on May 11, 2005

Last Amended on May 5, 2005

Currently residing in the Senate

Summary: Practice of podiatry defined

HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS

DateBodyAction Description with journal page number

1/27/2005HouseIntroduced and read first time HJ3

1/27/2005HouseReferred to Committee on Medical, Military, Public and Municipal AffairsHJ3

2/1/2005HouseMember(s) request name added as sponsor: Miller

4/19/2005HouseCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Medical, Military, Public and Municipal AffairsHJ65

4/26/2005HouseMember(s) request name removed as sponsor: Herbkersman

4/27/2005HouseRequests for debateRep(s).Sandifer, Simrill, MoodyLawrence, JE Smith, Whitmire, Weeks, Cotty, Thompson, Chellis, Jefferson, J Brown, Mahaffey, JR Smith, Haley, Kirsh, Norman, Taylor, Brady, and Clyburn HJ28

5/5/2005HouseRequests for debate removedRep(s).Chellis HJ34

5/5/2005HouseAmended HJ41

5/5/2005HouseRead second time HJ47

5/5/2005HouseRoll call Yeas57 Nays47 HJ47

5/10/2005HouseRead third time and sent to Senate HJ19

5/11/2005SenateIntroduced and read first time SJ13

5/11/2005SenateReferred to Committee on Medical AffairsSJ13

3/28/2006SenateCommittee report: Favorable with amendment Medical AffairsSJ13

3/29/2006Scrivener's error corrected

VERSIONS OF THIS BILL

1/27/2005

4/19/2005

5/5/2005

3/28/2006

3/29/2006

Indicates Matter Stricken

Indicates New Matter

COMMITTEE REPORT

March 28, 2006

H.3405

Introduced by Reps. Mahaffey, J.Brown, Howard, Hosey, Kennedy, M.Hines, Townsend, Anthony, Breeland, Cato, Dantzler, Emory, Hardwick, Hayes, Jefferson, Jennings, Leach, J.M.Neal, Owens, M.A.Pitts, Rivers, Sinclair, Toole, Umphlett, Vaughn, Witherspoon, Young and Miller

S. Printed 3/28/06--S.[SEC 3/29/06 1:33 PM]

Read the first time May 11, 2005.

THE COMMITTEE ON MEDICAL AFFAIRS

To whom was referred a Bill (H.3405) to amend Section 405120, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976, relating to definitions used in connection with the licensure and regulation of podiatrists, etc., respectfully

REPORT:

That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:

Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:

/SECTION1.Section 405120 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

“Section 405120.For the purposes of this chapter:

(1)‘Podiatry’ shall meanmeans the diagnosis, medical and surgical, medical, or mechanical treatment limited toof all ailments of the human foot, except the administration of an anaesthetic other than localand its related soft tissue structures to the level of any myotendinous junction below the ankle. ‘Podiatry’ also includes the amputation of toes and parts of the foot or both; however, to perform such amputation, the podiatrist must consult with a physician licensed pursuant to Chapter 47 prior to performing the amputation.

(2)“Diagnosis” shall mean to ascertain a disease or ailment by symptoms and findings and does not confer the right to use Xray other than for diagnosis‘Podiatrist’ means a person licensed in accordance with this chapter and by such licensure is licensed to diagnose and treat ailments of the foot.

(3)“Medical treatment” shall mean the application or prescribing of any therapeutic agent or remedy for the relief of foot ailments, except the medical treatment of any systemic disease causing manifestations in the foot.

(4)“Surgical treatment” shall mean the use of any cutting instrument to treat a disease, ailment, deformity or condition of the foot, but shall not confer the right to amputate the foot or toes.”

SECTION2.This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor./

Renumber sections to conform.

Amend title to conform.

HARVEY S. PEELER, JR. for Committee.

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A BILL

TO AMEND SECTION 405120, CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, RELATING TO DEFINITIONS USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE LICENSURE AND REGULATION OF PODIATRISTS, SO AS TO REVISE THE DEFINITION OF “PODIATRY” AND TO DEFINE “PRACTICE OF PODIATRY”.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION1.Section 405120 of the 1976 Code is amended to read:

“Section 405120.For the purposes of this chapter:

(1)‘Podiatry’ shall meanmeans the diagnosis, medical and surgical, medical, or mechanical treatment limited toof all ailments of the human foot, except the administration of an anaesthetic other than localand ankle, and their related soft tissue structures to the level of the myotendinous junction. ‘Podiatry’ does not include the amputation of the entire foot, the administration of an anesthetic other than local, or the surgical correction of clubfoot of an infant two years of age or less.

SECTION2.Chapter 51, Title 40 of the 1976 Code is amended by adding:

“Section 4051210.Surgery of the ankle and soft tissue structures governing the ankle must be performed in an accredited hospital or ambulatory surgery center. A podiatrist who performs these surgical procedures must be board certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery to perform ankle procedures and shall satisfy all requirements for credentials as outlined by the facility. In addition to granting or denying privileges, the governing body of each hospital or ambulatory surgery center may suspend, revoke, or modify privileges. All applicants or individuals who have privileges shall comply with all applicable medical staff bylaws, rules, and regulations, including the policies and procedures governing the qualifications of applicants and the scope and delineation of privileges.”

SECTION3.This act takes effect upon approval by the Governor.

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