Should medical doctors and physicians be required to undergo regular drug testing?

Yes, only for doctors performing invasive surgery and/or if the person has a history of drug abuse. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Yuba City, CA.

A doctor who is abusing drugs/alcohol should be removed from practice and put in a treatment center. Once they have completed their treatment, they should be able to continue practice without sanctions. This would give them an incentive to ask for help. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Poway, CA.

They should be treated same as other healthcare employee who work where there is screening for new hire and if for cause issues arise. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Escondido, CA.

Only if there is probable cause to suspect the doctor may be making poor decisions based on drug use. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Brisbane, CA.

Yes, but cannabis should be excluded. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Canyon, CA.

I believe if the country is going to require drug testing, all jobs, all US employees should undergo drug testing. I believe it should be voted on by the people. 1yr ago from a Green in North Palm Springs, CA.

Yes, and they should have to prove the need for any potentially addictive prescription drugs that show up as a result. 1yr ago from a Democrat in San Francisco, CA.

No. If the person has a history of drug abuse they should not have a license. Staff should be allowed to voice concerns and testing done to determine whether the physician should retain his/her license,. 1yr ago from a Green in La Mesa, CA.

No, its there body and their right to choose what they want to do with it. Anyone would realize that a person willing to spend many years to become a doctor is unlikely to become intoxicated in anyway before a surgery. They spent so much time to get that job, its unlikely they would risk losing it. 1yr ago from a Libertarian in Poway, CA.

Only doctors who perform invasive surgery. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Sacramento, CA.

Only if the individual has a history of drug abuse that could lead to affecting his/her in the performance of their work. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Coyote, CA.

Let the employer choose their own stance. 1yr ago from a Libertarian in Van Nuys, CA.

Depends on the drugs and the amount detected and the proximity to practicing. During a vacation? Live and let live. Before operating - for sure. 1yr ago from a Republican in Palmdale, CA.

Private medical facilities should address this on their own in the employment contract. 1yr ago from a Libertarian in Glendale, CA.

I think we can come up with a measure that is not black or white (e.g. "did you stop beating your wife?") but allows us to provide immediate help to those medical professionals who need addiction treatment. 1yr ago from a Green in Los Angeles, CA.

Appropriate measures are already in place to deal with this problem and such testing is a violation of Privacy and could lead to more expansive intrusions. This is a complex problem and not amenable to simplistic solutions. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Poway, CA.

Yes, also add dentists, anyone who is treating people. 1yr ago from a Republican in Joshua Tree, CA.

No one should be drug tested. It's a breach of constitutional rights. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Auburn, CA.

Yes, and alcohol and phychological testing!. 1yr ago from a Democrat in Ramona, CA.

Let their employers decide. 1yr ago from a Libertarian in Bloomington, CA.

No, as long as it does not interfere with the care they provide for their patients. 1yr ago from a Green in Dublin, CA.

I'm against all drug testing. 1yr ago from a Republican in Mcclellan, CA.