Trust in the face of intimacy. If clear boundaries are kept, care can be safe

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Trust in the face of intimacy. If clear boundaries are kept, care can be safe

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Professional boundary danger signs include seeing patients at unusual hours, giving a certain patient the last appointment of the day and accepting a patient’s social invitations

FROM THE MEDICAL COUNCIL

The doctor–patient relationship is one of the most precious and privileged of all relationships. That is why it is essential to maintain professional boundaries, writes Andrew Connolly

Patients often share their most intimate and innermost thoughts with their doctors. Creating an environment of mutual respect and trust helps your pat