Patient Friend Requests
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Which of the following is the most appropriate action to take in this situation?

  • Ignore the patient's invitation and don't respond
  • Politely decline the patient's invitation and explain that it would not be appropriate to have a personal relationship (correct)
  • Accept the patient's invitation and become friends outside of work
  • Accept the patient's invitation but only meet in a public place

    • What is the potential harm of accepting the patient's invitation to become friends outside of work?

  • It could lead to a romantic relationship which would be unethical and unprofessional
  • It could damage the therapeutic relationship and compromise the quality of care (correct)
  • It could benefit the patient's recovery
  • It could expose the therapist to legal liability

    • What is the primary reason for avoiding dual relationships with patients?

  • To protect the therapist's personal life
  • To avoid legal liability
  • To promote patient recovery
  • To maintain professional boundaries and avoid conflicts of interest (correct)

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