FEB 10, 1984
Concerning whether acts of physical contact or violence which do not meet the definition of physical control, or are not within the authorized parameters of physical control, and do not meet the definition of physical injury, should be considered to be abuse and reported under the Client-Patient Protection Act, Section 43-30-10 et seq., Code of Laws of SC.
Requested by: Helen T. Zeigler, Special Assistant for Legal Affairs, Office of the Governor
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