Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in New Jersey

is it illegal for a medical doctor (family doctor) to go out with a current patient?


Asked on 5/05/11, 2:58 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Arthur Newmark Arthur Newmark, M.D.. Esq

While it is not technically illegal, it may violate ethical guidelines of specialty societies.

(i.e. it could have adverse professional consequences, including malpractice exposure.)

In general, the advice given to doctors is not to date a current patient.

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Answered on 5/05/11, 4:20 pm


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