[Solved]: An employee of a local manufacturer is brought to…

An employee of a local manufacturer is brought to the office with a large laceration to his leg. Before the examination, the manufacturer asks that a urinalysis for illicit drugs be performed. The employee provides a specimen that is later proven to be positive. The employee states that he does not want this reported, but the physician states that he must report it because payment is being made by the employer. In the above scenario, how might the patient’s right to privacy be impacted in this situation? Are there circumstances where a positive drug test should remain confidential?