The lesson for fledgling doctors comes early in medical school: Getting romantically involved with a patient is forbidden. Verboten. A definite “dont” in any physicians playbook.

Do doctors fantasize about their patients?

Research has shown that somewhere between 1% and 12% of physicians report sexual contact with patients. However, more interesting is that up to 80% of doctors report a sexual attraction to their patients.

Is it OK for a nurse to hug a patient?

Nurses are expected to interact with patients in an empathetic way that supports the patients healing or wellness. Nurses are not required to hug patients when patients ask for a hug. Nor are nurses required to turn down a request for a hug.

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Do surgeons fall in love with their patients?

Though instances of doctors and patients entering romantic relationships are indeed rare, it does sometimes happen. Physicians sometimes have sexual relationships with patients, or with former patients. Sometimes the initiator is the physician, and sometimes it is the patient.