Posted by harryp on May 11, 2004, at 17:57:30
In reply to Re: The stigma and loneliness of mental illness..., posted by finelinebob on May 10, 2004, at 21:42:20
Medical records and dx's are confidential. You don't have to reveal them to any private employer. An employer can always fire you, but at least in Texas there's nothing else they can do to you if you lie or omit information on a job application.
The exception would be government forms, where it would be illegal to falsify information. i.e. falsely state you had no mental dx's, etc.
In short, you can't lie to the government (although you can refuse to answer questions) but unless you are seeking federal or state employment, security clearance, etc. it shouldn't be an issue.
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