How to Open a Med Spa in South Carolina
Does South Carolina prohibit corporate practice of medicine?
South Carolina has a corporate practice of medicine doctrine primarily derived from case law. South Carolina allows business relationships with physicians as long as the relationships does not allow non-licensed individuals to interfere with a licensed physician’s practice of medicine and allows physicians to exercise their professional judgment.
Who can own a med spa in South Carolina?
Corporations and non-licensed individuals can own med spas in South Carolina. However, all individuals performing procedures must be properly licensed to do so, and non-licensed individuals are not allowed to direct, influence, or otherwise interfere with the licensed practitioners’ practice of medicine or their professional medical judgment.
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Do APRNs and PAs have full practice authority in South Carolina?
No, APRNs must have a practice agreement with a physician, while PAs must work under a supervision agreement with a physician.
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Who can perform various procedures in South Carolina?
LPNs who complete specific training may administer IV therapies. RNs can perform laser hair removal and laser vein treatments if an MD or NP initially assesses the patient and is on-site. Along with MDs, APRNs, PAs, and Dentists can prescribe medications.
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