text: doctor/patient  information is confidential regardless of what the issue is ... unless you give permission to the doctor to disclose your medical history to anyone, it is private between you and the doctor .... however, others who may know of your addiction are not bound by law to keep it confidential ... as far as matters of custody and welfare, if you have been caught under the influence and it has become a legal issue or if your childrens husband knows of your addiction, he can legally subpeona your medical records in the interest of his childrens welfare. ... CPS can also use or subpoena that information if you have been caught abusing  drugs.