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Can my doctor share results/status of my COVID-19 test with my employer without my permission?I was directly exposed to COVID-19 and my employer has me off work for 14 days. I got tested at my local health center (surprisingly)My employer wanted proof I was tested, I guess I took too long to provide and they called my doctor. My doctor let them know that I was tested.When my results come in, can they share they info with my employer? How do I request my doctor not share my info with my employer? Of course I will tell my employer, but I want to tell them.This is already a weird time as Im getting texts from HR everyday asking how Im doing and it all feels so invasive
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No patient confidentiality prohibits this, unless your employer pays the bills (but even then you'd have to give permission)
I tested negative for covid but I do have a virus and all the symptoms that go along with that. The doctor that swabbed me didnt swab my nose but my throat. Last weekI took an ambulance trip because I had chest pain and I could barely breathe. They sent me home with alot tests done and looking good. White blood cell count good etc. So should I treat this as any other virus? Obviously I have been physically isolating myself for almost 2 weeks because thats when my symotoms started. Now Ive been feeling much better and only have shortness of breath.I really want to visit my sister and neice. How long before Im not infectious?
Yes, you can treat it as any other virus.Honestly, please don't visit your sister and niece right now. Only leave your house for essentials. This is not a time for socializing.