spidermitchel
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Although data shows asking about mental health history is detrimental to physician well being and increases the likelihood of untreated physicians, somehow some hospitals still ask these questions and often add it in the same sentence as substance abuse and other illegal activities. People with very remote history of mild depression from a life event are required to answer yes to these questions opening them up for unfair scrutiny. Even thought the evidence shows asking these questions is detrimental to physician health and patients, and the AMA recommends against it, they continue to do it. It clearly must not be a violation of ADA because no one has successfully challenged it legally to my knowledge.
Does any one know the best way to navigate these questions? Do physicians have the right to not disclose?
Does any one know the best way to navigate these questions? Do physicians have the right to not disclose?