Is this necessary to let my emoyer know

[Mura123]

Is this necessary to let my emoyer know about my hepatitis c diagnosis?  I have to complete yearly health examination.  Is my Dr. MUST put the diagnisis on the form if I do not want her to do so, or it could be released just with my consent?

[nicci72]

Both my family doctor and GI doctor told me that I did NOT have to tell my employer anything.  And I work in the medical field.  

[Diane12855]

The only reason you would legally have to tell your employer would be if while performing your every day tasks at work there is a chance that your blood will get into the blood stream of your fellow employees. Personally, I can't think of a job where that would happen, so no... you don't have to tell your employer.

Diane

[FlGuy]

Do not tell your employer.  To put it another way, DO NOT TELL YOUR EMPLOYER.

[Resilient_Mimi]

Your Health is your business, Hep C is a blood born disease.  I think it is your own decision.  I think you might have to tell them if you plan on going thru treatment for Hep C, this can cause you to feel bad sometimes. Other than that... I dont see why it would be any of their business.

[ejoli]

              
           When I had to have liver surgery it was kind of sudden. I had to fill out a form at work (since I would be gone for more than 3 days) and have my Dr. fill out a portion. I told him that I preferred not to disclose my HCV status. He just put on the form that I had a liver mass but not that I had hep c. He said that I could put whatever I want ....It was not their business. i don't think that the Dr. has to tell them anything.   Take care,     -Libby

[HectorSF]

It depends on the rules for what needs to be disclosed to your employer. I don't know how much legal standing they have. It is probably governed by laws in your state. I would Google medical records discloser in your state and the right to privacy about medical issues.

You have to sign a consent form giving anyone permission to view your health records. But then again your doctor probably has a legal obligation not to lie on the form from your employer.

I think this is a legal issue mostly.

Others here may have personal experience with this issue and be able to enlighten you from their experience.

Good luck!
Hectorsf