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In a micropractice situation, with no employees, secretary or nurse, how does the doctor protect himself from a potential of false allegation of sexual impropriety when examining a female patient?

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In a micropractice situation, with no employees, secretary or nurse, how does the doctor protect himself from a potential of false allegation of sexual impropriety when examining a female patient?

A. Your question shows that you are aware of the issues. Good for you. It is never a good idea to examine a female patient without a nurse present. It is also not necessary to enter into a non-emergent treatment relationship with any new patient.

-Lee Johnson

Lee Johnson, who can be contacted atlj@bestweb.net, is a healthcare attorney in Mt. Kisco, NY, specializing in risk management issues.

The answers to these queries are general opinions and are not intended as substitutes for legal advice. You should not rely on these replies in making decisions involving questions of law, but should instead consult with competent legal counsel.

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