Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New Jersey
is it illegal for a medical doctor (family doctor) to go out with a current patient?
Asked on 5/05/11, 2:58 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Arthur Newmark
Arthur Newmark, M.D.. Esq
While it is not technically illegal, it may violate ethical guidelines of specialty societies.
(i.e. it could have adverse professional consequences, including malpractice exposure.)
In general, the advice given to doctors is not to date a current patient.
Answered on 5/05/11, 4:20 pm
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