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. 4 years 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. 4 years 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. 4 years 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. 4 years ago from a Democrat in Brisbane, CA

Yes, but cannabis should be excluded. 4 years ago from a Democrat in Canyon, CA

Yes, and they should have to prove the need for any potentially addictive prescription drugs that show up as a result. 4 years ago from a Democrat in San Francisco, CA

Only doctors who perform invasive surgery. 4 years 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. 4 years ago from a Democrat in Coyote, 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. 4 years ago from a Democrat in Poway, CA

No one should be drug tested. It's a breach of constitutional rights. 4 years ago from a Democrat in Auburn, CA

Yes, and alcohol and phychological testing!. 4 years ago from a Democrat in Ramona, CA