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In reply to the discussion: According to our doctor, there is a new law related to Obamacare - they must drug-test you [View all]The empressof all
(29,098 posts)I think it is a matter of semantics regarding the different aspects of the exam and diagnoses process. I read the policy as routine screening during the exam to assess which testing is required to develop a treatment plan. This is done via review of history and patients verbalized concerns and presenting problems. I think it would be highly unlikely for example that someone like me who reports not smoking, not drinking and having a history of thyroid issues controlled by medication for twenty years would be referred for illicit drug screening by my regular doctor per what the OP was suggesting. Emergency and acute care is a totally different situation. There are wide unknows. That kind of testing or screening is routine even without the ACA rulings as are pregnancy tests for women of child bearing age. That is good health care IMO