An employee of a local manufacturer is brought to the office with a large laceration to his leg. Before the examination, the manufacturer asks that a urinalysis for illicit drugs be performed. The employee provides a specimen that is later proven to be positive. The employee states that he does not want this reported, but the physician states that he must report it because payment is being made by the employer. Is this legal? What about confidentiality? Defend your answer.

The confidentiality of a patient's result is very important in the healthcare

system . There are exceptions to the rule of  and this includes  when

appropriate agencies or authorities need to ascertain safety of the

individuals and risks involved.

When there is the ability to put the public's safety at risk then it can be

disclosed. In this case, the patient is tested positive for illicit drug use which

means he/she is addicted and the employer needs to be informed in order

for his and other's safety.

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The correct answer is - Yes it is legal.

Explanation:

The confidentiality of the patient and privacy is very important in the healthcare system until and unless it harms others directly. There are many things that determined what to report in case of harm or public safety.

In this case, the patient is tested positive for illicit drug use which characterized him as an addict who needs to pe inform his employer in order for his and other's safety as well as the employer is the one making payments

If it is harming others and it is a risk to his own safety physician must report his condition.

just have more confidence in yourself.

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