The doctor-patient relationship has been defined as “a consensual relationship in which the patient knowingly seeks the physicians assistance and in which the physician knowingly accepts the person as a patient.”1(p6) At its core, the doctor-patient relationship represents a fiduciary relationship in which, by

What constitutes a patient-physician relationship?

A patient-physician relationship exists when a physician serves a patients medical needs. Generally, the relationship is entered into by mutual consent between physician and patient (or surrogate).

Can a doctor and a patient have a relationship?

A physician must terminate the patient-physician relationship before initiating a dating, romantic, or sexual relationship with a patient. Likewise, sexual or romantic relationships between a physician and a former patient may be unduly influenced by the previous physician-patient relationship.

What are the 7 patient rights?

The charter outlined what every person could expect when receiving care and described seven fundamental rights including: access; safety; respect; partnership; information; privacy; and giving feedback.

Can you refuse to care for a patient?

Patients are allowed to refuse care as long as they understand their particular medical situation and the potential risk and benefit theyre assuming. The reason for the refusal is not as important as the process by which the decision to refuse is made.