title: Medical examinations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.
abstract: Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act, effective July 26, 1992, established new guidelines for physicians who perform medical examinations of job applicants and existing employees with confidentiality requirements. These guidelines have a broad impact on physicians and employers.
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Geaney
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D004651:Employment; D008499:Medical Records / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence; D010808:Physical Examination; D010819:Physician's Role; D014481:United States