title: Drug testing in the workplace. What primary care physicians need to know.
abstract: As drug testing in the workplace becomes more common, primary care physicians need to be more informed about social and technical issues involved. How are laboratory results of urinalysis interpreted? What are the primary care physician's responsibilities to the patients being tested and their employers? In this article, Drs Everett and Linder discuss current drug testing procedures, guidelines, and interpretation of results.
authors.affiliation: Family practice program, University of Alabama School of Primary Medical Care, Huntsville.
authors.forename: W D
authors.initials: WD
authors.lastname: Everett
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Linder
mesh_terms: D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D016272:Occupational Health; D015813:Substance Abuse Detection / Q000191:economics / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence