Yesterday i was at a party where i saw my doctor. we started talking and he asked me out to dinner. He also asked for my number so he can call me. This all happened outside of the hospital. Will he get in trouble by taking me out to dinner? Because isnt there a doctor patient rule? I dont want him to get into trouble. Please help?
2006-07-02 05:25:05 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Singles & Dating
What problems???
Don't worry, no problem!!!
I'm sure!
2006-07-02 05:29:28 · answer #1 · answered by Sanja 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not illegal, but it is definately ethically wrong. Yes, his employer probably has an ethics statement that forbids it. Many people, however, do fall for each other after meeting in a "Position of trust" relationship such as Doctor/patient.
An ethical doctor would advise you that you will need to find another doctor, because he is developing a romantic interest with you.
You should discuss this with him - at dinner is fine. He should have a reasonable explanation for not doing this - an excuse such as "I wanted to see where this would go first" is not good ethically - if he has ethics problems in this area, he probably has them in others. If his answer is not making you feel comfortable (and this date obviously isn't or else you wouldn't be asking this question), you need to find a new date - and a new doctor.
The principal of not dating someone you are treating is to protect the patient from feeling that she/he is obligated to do what their doctor asks in order to get proper treatment. There are unscrupulous professionals out there who really take advantage of this.
That is not to say this is the case for your doctor - perhaps he only saw you on an emergency basis, and he is not your ongoing primary doctor. If so, he will tell you this.
Do bring it up -
2006-07-02 12:34:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of the happiest couples I know were, doctor -patient, in the beginning. Don't worry about it....you're both adults. If you like him, go out with him.
2006-07-02 12:29:20 · answer #3 · answered by olderbutwiser 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he wont get in trouble unless you say something. I am sure the hospital discourages dating patients, but probably can't prohibit from doing it so unless you complain to the hospital i doubt there will be any problems.
2006-07-02 12:28:37 · answer #4 · answered by absolutmex 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you like him then I say go for it. If he was going to get in trouble or lose his job then I think he would have either told you or he wouldn't have asked you out in the first place. If he is going to lose his job then it's his fault for asking you out in the first place.
2006-07-02 12:28:36 · answer #5 · answered by deppfreak6963 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont go for it 9 times outta 10 hed get in trouble
2006-07-02 12:28:21 · answer #6 · answered by littlemama3313 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably, but who cares? If you start dating him, just find another doctor. It's not that hard.
2006-07-02 12:28:07 · answer #7 · answered by The B Man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Obviously he doesn't care what happens so go with the flow and let him worry about it unless you don't want to go through with it
2006-07-02 12:27:59 · answer #8 · answered by dmxdragon2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No such rule except psychotherapist/psychiatrist I think.
2006-07-02 12:28:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you like him change doctors and go out with him
2006-07-02 12:28:34 · answer #10 · answered by sparky121366 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No he will not get in any trouble. Its totally fine!!!
2006-07-02 12:29:02 · answer #11 · answered by sunshyne1519 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋