160.993             Self-Incriminating Questions on Application Forms by Licensing, Certifying and Credentialing Bodies

160.993             Self-Incriminating Questions on Application Forms by Licensing, Certifying and Credentialing Bodies:

MSSNY takes the position that questions regarding past history of referral and treatment for alcohol and other drug disorders and mental and emotional illness should not be used on application forms by licensing, certifying, and credentialing bodies because it is not believed that such questions are pertinent to a physician’s current ability to practice medicine but merely infringe on privacy matters. MSSNY is urging that such bodies instead ask a question regarding the applicant’s current ability to practice medicine, such as: “Is your ability to practice medicine currently impaired by any physical, mental, emotional, alcohol or substance abuse disorder?” (Council 7/23/92; Reaffirmed HOD 2014) (Sunset HOD 2024)