Is Meconium Drug Testing Mandatory and Can They Do It Without Mothers Consent?
Question by desperate: is meconium drug testing mandatory and can they do it without mothers consent?
I live in Massachusetts. I would like to know if doctors need mothers permission after delivery of the baby to test the baby’s meconium for illicit drug use?
If drugs were detected in the meconium can they tell exactly what was used and for how long?
Any info that anyone has regarding meconium could someone please answer me.
thank you.
Best answer:
Answer by Doodlestuff
In most hospitals, they don’t test unless the mother or baby appear to be affected by drugs. In areas of high drug use, if you are on Medicaid, they almost automatically test for drugs. However, a simple note on your forms makes all the difference.
“I do not authorize and will not pay for any tests that I have not personally approved. This includes any tests for newborn.”
This statement won’t help you if you are on Medicaid because in most cases, to get medicaid, you signed a form that included something about agreeing to drug testing.
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