When I was 16, I went to the emergency room for a severe headache. The doctor who was helping me asked if I had taken any drugs that day, and I told him no. He still insisted on running a drug test on my urine sample, which came back positive for marijuana. That's when things got really weird: he threatened to call Child Protective Services if I didn't tell him where I got the pot from and who else was on drugs with me.
When it comes to drug testing in an ER context, there are a lot of grey areas—and unfortunately not many laws that protect your rights as an adult or minor patient who needs medical attention fast. But one thing is certain: you don't have to answer any questions about drug use unless they're medical professionals asking questions related specifically to their treatment of your injuries or illness (and even then they can only ask those questions if there are signs of impairment). And while doctors can't force you take drug tests against your will by force or threat of arrest or prosecution simply because they think you might have used drugs—they can ask!
You should know that a doctor can drug test you if they have a reason to believe you're on drugs. For example, if they see that your behavior has changed or that you're exhibiting other signs of drug use (e.g., dilated pupils), then the law permits them to ask whether or not it's because of drugs and whether or not they should conduct further tests.
If someone is under 18 years old and does not have parental consent for such testing, then no one can force them into taking any sort of blood test or urine analysis--even if this could save their life!
If you're over 18 and a doctor wants to drug test you, they can only do it if there are signs that suggest that you might be under the influence of drugs. For example, if they see red eyes or dilated pupils when examining your eyes.
If this is the case, then they must tell you that they are going to test for drugs in your system (and explain why) before doing so. They also must let you know how long it will take for any traces of illegal substances to clear out of your body after using them.
If your parents agree with their decision and want their child tested for substance abuse issues, then they must sign a consent form before testing begins so that doctors know who gave permission for this procedure from an adult perspective as well as from an official standpoint through legal documents signed by both parents together agreeing with what needs done next during treatment sessions/surgeries etcetera...
It's not against the law for a doctor or nurse to test your urine while you're in the ER. It's a common practice, and most people don't know they have a choice about whether or not they want their urine tested. If you refuse to be tested, however, there will be consequences: Your insurance company may deny any claims for treatment related to alcohol or drug use if they find out that you refused testing when asked by medical staff. This can lead to serious financial hardship because health care costs are high enough already! If this happens and results show no sign of drug use but still result in denial of payment from an insurance company (or even worse--a lawsuit!), consult with an attorney immediately so that no further damage is done.
If possible though before going through all this trouble just ask yourself one question: "Do I really want my privacy invaded like this?" The answer should always be no unless there are extenuating circumstances like severe injuries or loss of consciousness which could affect someone else's safety if left untreated until after being released into society again without proper supervision first.
You have the right to refuse to answer questions about drug use, especially if you are under 18. You also have the right to have a lawyer present and can refuse to take a drug test. If you are under 18, your parents or guardians must be notified before any testing takes place.
Doctors can't force you to take drug tests, but they can ask. If you're 18 or older and want to refuse a doctor's request for a drug test, there are certain things that they are allowed to do:
The bottom line is that a doctor can drug test you if they have reason to believe that you're on drugs. If they don't have reason, then they can't force you to take the test. The biggest takeaway here is that if you want to keep your privacy intact while in an ER or other medical facility, make sure everyone knows up front what their policies are before anything happens!