Laws
What must a physician do before dating a patient?
The physician must terminate the physician-patient relationship.
What are the 4 main elements of a physician-patient relationship?
Mutual knowledge, loyalty, trust, and regard.
What are some TV shows that demonstrate physician-patient relationships?
Grey's Anatomy, Good Doctor, House M.D, The Artful Dodger, etc.
What year was the law about physician-patient relationships passed?
1990-1991
Why is keeping a professional atmosphere so important?
Your relationship with the patient could inhibit the decisions you make for them.
Is a hospital a good place to meet love interests?
No.
What states prohibit romantic physician-patient relationships?
All of them.
Does a physician-patient relationship positively or negatively affect the patient's well-being?
While people debate, the effects usually end up being negative.
What is a disadvantage to a physician-patient relationship?
Emotions can come into play when treating patients.
If a physician is in a relationship with a patient they risk losing what?
Their medical license.
Are physician-patient relationships legally ethical?
No.
What is an advantage to a physician-patient relationship?
Distraction from the emotional, physical, and mental difficulties that arise in the hospital.
What should a doctor do if they discover their colleague is having relations with a patient?
Report it to the local medical society, the state licensing board, or other appropriate authorities.
What is a physician-patient relationship?
t is a mutual respect and understanding of each other, strictly professional and based on treating the patient.
Who created the law about physician-patient relationships?
The American Medical Association (AMA).