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Here is the American Medical Association policy:

"At a minimum, a physician's ethical duties include terminating the physician-patient relationship before initiating a dating, romantic, or sexual relationship with a patient."

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Is it okay for a patient to date their doctor and if not when?

Here is the American Medical Association policy: "At a minimum, a physician's ethical duties include terminating the physician-patient relationship before initiating a dating, romantic, or sexual relationship with a patient."


What can't a doctor ask his patient?

where they live ... why not What you can't ask for is a date.


Can a patient ask a doctor out on a date?

Yes but if the patient is a patient of that doctor, the doctor would HAVE to refuse. Doctors, like everyone else, have a rite to a private life and can go out on dates. However, the rules (for the doctor) are that the the relationship between a doctor and that doctor's patient must be professional, because doctors are in a position to take advantage of their patients (who may be feeling vulnerable).


Can a doctor be attracted to his or her ex- patient?

of course they can. doctors are people. they can be attracted to whoever they want. can they date this person? probably, as long as they're not his current patient.


What is the standard form for doctor's orders?

The standard form for doctor's orders typically includes the patient's name, date of birth, the date the orders were written, the specific instructions for treatment or medication, the doctor's signature, and any relevant diagnoses or medical conditions.


Can a patient date her doctor under certain circumstances it would be mutual the patient is not vulnerable in the situation etc and how could that be accomplished?

You didn't mention if your doctor loved you as well. It is against the law for a doctor to have a love interest in his patient. If you both have a relationship going then I suggest you find another doctor if you wish to pursue this man.


What does it mean when someone asks you if you are the doctor or the patient?

When someone asks you if you are the doctor or the patient, it usually means that you are the patient but you are trying to diagnosis your symptoms as if you were the doctor.


Can another doctor bill if that doctor did not see the patient?

i am sure it can't not if the doctor didn't see the patient


Does a doctor have to withdraw a patient if he wants to date them?

Yes they do."At a minimum, a physician's ethical duties include terminating the physician-patient relationship before initiating a dating, romantic, or sexual relationship with a patient."Read more: Is_it_okay_for_a_doctor_to_date_their_patient


Can a doctor sued for malpractice reveal medical information about patient?

A doctor can be sued for breaking doctor/patient confidentiality.


What is the waiting period for a doctor to date a former patient if it is what both of them want and they are in love?

Morally and thically, probably at least a year or more, but I think that if two people find each other, who's to say where or when. I say that the doctor should write a formal letter discontinuing the patient as a patient, put it in the file and get on with your love.


What is a sentence patient?

The patient was waiting for the doctor to arrive. She was a patient person.