• For any endoscopic procedure (e.g., colonoscopy, upper endoscopy) or other invasive procedure:
  • The legal guardian must provide consent before scheduling. The minor patient may not independently provide consent.
  • The ordering provider must obtain verbal consent from the guardian, and this conversation must be documented in the patient’s chart.
• Our endoscopy centers only perform procedures on patients 18 and older.  Procedures for individuals under 18 will only be performed in a hospital setting. The hospital will also obtain consent to treat prior to the procedure.

Note: South Carolina law allows minors aged 16 or older to consent to most health services, except for operations, which may only be performed if deemed essential by a physician (and a consulting physician, if available).