Can I treat an acquaintance?
It can be tempting to offer advice to people you know and who are not close friends or family, but there are things to consider, Abi Rimmer hears Alison Whiting, policy officer for standards at the General Medical Council, says, “In our core guidance, Good Medical Practice , we say that wherever possible doctors should not provide medical care to anyone with whom they have a close personal relationship. “There are several reasons for this. It can be difficult for patients in these circumstances to be open and honest about their medical history and treatment, and doctors may come under pres...
Source: bmj.com
