DecisionHealth, DecisionHealth - 2021 Issue 3 (March)

Can you report patient whose license is a threat? Check local law, board rules

Question: I diagnosed a patient with a seizure disorder. I told her to report the diagnosis to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as it may invalidate her license; I’m pretty sure she won’t do it. If I report her to the DMV myself, am I violating her confidentiality?

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