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Under MA HIPPA and health care laws can a hospital take a drug test without patient's consent

Asked over 3 years ago - Harwich, MA
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CAN THE HOSPITAL TAKE A DRUG TEST ON YOU BEFORE GIVING BIRTH WITHOUT YOUR CONSENT?

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Answered over 2 years ago. Criminal Defense Attorney in Boston, MA.
It is my understanding that, other than emergency care, all procedures require the consent of the patient.
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