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Can Doctors Screen For Drugs Without Patient Consent During A Lab Test?

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Posted on Wed, 19 Jun 2013
Question: can drs drug screen u without patient consent during a lab test
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Answered by Dr. Nsah Bernard (1 hour later)
Hello,

No, you can not be drug screened during a lab test without your consent except for legal issues (with police investigation on going) or during some job interview. Healthcare providers would not conduct any such tests on you without your prior consent and if they had to for health issues, they will definitely discuss that with you.

Hope this helps
Dr. Nsah
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Can Doctors Screen For Drugs Without Patient Consent During A Lab Test?

Hello,

No, you can not be drug screened during a lab test without your consent except for legal issues (with police investigation on going) or during some job interview. Healthcare providers would not conduct any such tests on you without your prior consent and if they had to for health issues, they will definitely discuss that with you.

Hope this helps
Dr. Nsah