In South Carolina, your employer or their insurance carrier has the right to select your authorized treating physician for workers’ compensation claims. You generally cannot simply choose your own doctor and expect the treatment to be covered. If you are not satisfied with the care you are receiving, you can request a change of physician, but this must be approved. In emergencies, you may seek immediate treatment anywhere, but you should notify your employer and transition to an authorized provider as soon as possible. Seeing an unauthorized doctor without approval can jeopardize your benefits.