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Is it ever OK to date a patient?
Malpractice Consult

Lee J. Johnson, JD


A young doctor in our family practice group is interested--both socially and sexually--in one of his female patients, and he's asked me for advice about pursuing the relationship. What are the ethical rules about nonprofessional relationships with patients?

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