HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Are The Rights On Drug Testing Without Knowledge Or Consent?

what are my rights & the legalalities on drug testing by my O.B. doctr Without my knowledge or consent? And en d that also come into play where doctor also refers to mecconium testing of my newborn. ?? If. At birth my urine. Is. Negative. For drugs can Dr still test my newborn?
Fri, 23 Sep 2016
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

Although he is supposed to inform you before subjecting for testing but when rights of some other person is involved he can subject you for testing without consent. In the current scenario since an unborn child may be affected if you abuse drugs and doctor have all rights to test without consent.

The same is applicable for prison inmates and those who have criminal cases pending.

For a person who have sane mind and unlikely to affect others can not be tested without consent.

I hope this answers you.
Thanks and regards.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further guidance on mental health, Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Recent questions on Drug test


Loading Online Doctors....
What Are The Rights On Drug Testing Without Knowledge Or Consent?

Hello, Thanks for using Healthcaremagic. Although he is supposed to inform you before subjecting for testing but when rights of some other person is involved he can subject you for testing without consent. In the current scenario since an unborn child may be affected if you abuse drugs and doctor have all rights to test without consent. The same is applicable for prison inmates and those who have criminal cases pending. For a person who have sane mind and unlikely to affect others can not be tested without consent. I hope this answers you. Thanks and regards.