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Im 12 weeks pregnant and had a positive test on methamphetamine, will my lab results maintain confidential?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

You and your doctor: You and your doctor will have access to your lab results. If you are using Meth then it is important to be open and honest with your physician so that you can get the help you need to keep you and your baby safe. Your doctor can guide you to get the help that you need. Meth is a very dangerous drug during pregnancy.

Answered 1/17/2018

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Depends: It depends on state laws. In some states your doctor may be required to report the results to state health as your actions are posing danger to the fetus.

Answered 1/18/2018

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They should but....: HIPPA protects your medical privacy but there is such a thing as compulsory reporting. If whomever did the test feels you are risking the health of your fetus, they may find a way to report it.

Answered 1/18/2018

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Wrong question: Please forgive my frankness. You're about to embark on the most difficult task that life offers -- being a mother. You knowingly put your unborn child at risk. This is unacceptable to society and I believe that you are already sorry. You should be MUCH more concerned about not repeating this mistake than about keeping others from finding out. Get with your physician and seek treatment now.

Answered 1/18/2018

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