KapEthics question - aicilef

[ArchivalUser]

in this case shes no more being treated by the doctor? so in that case its ok for the dr?

[ArchivalUser]

as long as ur the primary care physician of a patient u can't have a relationship.... like a female whose 19 years old and still seeing her pediatrician because of medicaid purpose... but as soon as she turns like 21 and gets independent and chances from a pediatrician to general primary care.... she can go back and see him/her.... and have a relationship...

[ArchivalUser]

the stem said that they can date if she is not his patient ... it is right!

[ArchivalUser]

Could you please post correct answer and explanation?

Thank you so much

[ArchivalUser]

CORRECT ANSWER: D
explaination from Kapmedethics:
"Sexual relations b/t a physician and a current pt are never ethically acceptable. At the very least, the physician/pt relationship must stop. The pt must transfer her care to another physician. This is to avoid an abuse of power in the relationship and to keep clear boundries. Relationship b/t a psychiatrist and a pt are generally never acceptable even after the physician/pt relashipship has stopped. it does not matter who initiates the relationship. There is no ethics boards in place to act as a dating service for physicians."

[ArchivalUser]

thanks aicilef