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Review
. 1995 Mar;18(1):55-70.

Ethical issues in doctor-patient sexual relationships

J A Lazarus  1
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  • PMID: 7761307
Review

Ethical issues in doctor-patient sexual relationships

J A Lazarus. Psychiatr Clin North Am. 1995 Mar.

Abstract

The clinical and ethical issues involved in sexual relationships between psychiatrists and patients, former patients, patients' relatives, and supervisees are reviewed. Case vignettes are presented to amplify the discussion. Risk prevention and response of the American Psychiatric Association are discussed.

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