Q: My primary care physician did a drug screen or test without my consent I'm 52 is this legal
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A Utah attorney could advise best, as this is something that could be governed by state health care and privacy laws. But you await an answer for four weeks. As a general matter, without regard to jurisdiction, it could depend on the terms in any kind of informed consent documents you signed, the purposes for which the test was performed, and other possible factors. Unless such tests were conducted with your best interests in mind for contemplated medical procedures and there is something directly or indirectly to that effect in the consent and authorization papers you signed, or it is related to conditions imposed by the insurance carrier, you could contact a Utah attorney for a more meaningful opinion. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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This is something a Utah attorney could answer best, but your post remains open for five weeks. Based on the description, it does not appear to be in connection with mandatory employer testing for hiring or spot-checks for employees entrusted with public transport or safety. If it was not done in the interest of your well-being and welfare as a screening before administering medicinal drugs, or other legitimate reason, you could review the provisions of your health insurance policy and seek a consult with a Utah attorney if your concerns about why this was done remain unresolved. Good luck
Tim Akpinar
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