Here is a question, should a family doctor be flirting with a female patient? I mean flirting like sexual innuendos, touching, play fighting, constantly teasing (giving mock insults) and giving me a look that is so intense my instints are saying he wants more. He is married too. And another thing, every time he examines me or one of my kids, his hand is on top of mine, his legs are around mine, his head against mine - I swear I feel like if I moved an inch, his lips would be right on mine.
What can I do and am I overreacting - do you think this is just his personality and maybe I am a feel good drug for him as I friendly tease him back and maybe I too am guilty of flirting with him. Is he flirting for fun or with intent?
2006-11-21 09:13:31 · 16 answers · asked by ? 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
Only you can answer whether or not the touching and talk is inappropriate. He obviously is making you uncomfortable because you brought the question here. What you are saying he is doing is inappropriate.....sometimes there is a fine line between being just friendly and being sexually overt...sounds to me like the latter is happening...you should speak to him the next time it happens and just say something like, I really like having you as my doctor and as the doctor for my children but sometimes our conversations and the way you touch me makes me uncomfortable....then stop and see what he says. If he apologizes and then is still friendly but not inappropriate any longer then you are good...if he gets angry or starts treating you differently (not in a good and comfortable way) or he continues his behavior, then you need to find a new doctor. If that occurs, you may also want to make a report to the Registration of Medicine in your state....Good luck..be careful and don't let it continue
2006-11-21 09:26:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's definitely crossing the doctor patient line. If you were willing and wanted to go out with him then its different, but seems like you are not into him.
You should talk with him, and ask him...don't be completely harsh, just ask if he likes you and then you can go from there. If he is just a flirty guy with no other intentions then you can move on, but if not then you'll need to make some decisions...do you want to see him "unprofessionally", if not do you want to switch doctors or can you handle seeing him knowing what he wants.
You need to deal with this one way or another and being upfront and honest is always the best way.
2006-11-21 09:20:06 · answer #2 · answered by bheithcao 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
He should absolutely NOT be doing any of the things he is doing while you are his patient. It goes against everything the medical practices stand for and I'm pretty sure he could get into legal trouble as well.
2006-11-21 09:18:37 · answer #3 · answered by kaputt_18 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This issue is rather a ***** whilst it happens. no longer that it happens to many human beings yet nonetheless. the hazards are instructors are below contract via regulation to no longer have any style of dating with their pupils ( i cant make certain why, incredibly in view which you're 18, i think of it rather is stupid). purely like maximum experts can not be with their pupils. I remember final year, i completley broke down good till now cooking classification began, and my instructor felt terrible for me, she mentioned she'd supply me a hug yet she wans't somewhat allowed to (she became eye-catching yet nonetheless :)). i think of it rather is totally stupid.
2016-10-17 08:38:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you and your children still going to see this man? Find another Dr before you find yourself in a very bad situation.
2006-11-21 09:40:55 · answer #5 · answered by ladyc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds intentional. It is unethical. You need to get a new doctor.
2006-11-21 09:25:52 · answer #6 · answered by tantiemeg 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would try getting a new doc. its wrong to be with a married man.. all it does is hurt the mans wife and kids.. and hes your doctor ew!
2006-11-21 10:03:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he does that b/c you do it to..If you want it to stop you end it first..Then he will know you don't want anything with him...I think with intent but just for fun...
2006-11-21 09:18:32 · answer #8 · answered by Short13 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think you gotta stop doing this in front of your kids then ask him if he should be behaving so unproffesionally. he should have a talk with his wife. then maybe continue to you....or whatever
2006-11-21 09:18:52 · answer #9 · answered by Cain V 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THIS DR. IS IN THE WRONG. EITHER CHANGE DR. OR DON'T BE THE ONLY ADULT IN THE ROOM WITH HIM. HE'S A LEACH. YOU COULD REPORT HIM. HE'S PROBABLY TRYING TO FEEL UP ALL OF HIS WOMEN IN HIS PRACTICE.
2006-11-21 09:18:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋