Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in California

sexual contact between a former patient and her doctor

what are the legal consequences for a psychotherapist to terminate a patient's therapy and engage in a romantic relationship following the ending(within days)?


Asked on 3/05/00, 7:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: sexual contact between a former patient and her doctor

The psychiatrist could and probably should lose his/her license. Engaging in a romatic relationship with a former patient is highly unethical as well as immoral. The psychiatrist occupies a unique position of trust and has the ability to exercise a substantial amount of control over the former patient, including the ability to manipulate the patient. If you are aware of such a situation you should report it to the appropriate authorities.

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Answered on 3/20/00, 11:56 am


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