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. 1993 Dec:39:2569-73.

Boundary issues. What do they mean for family physicians?

D Linklater  1 , S MacDougall
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Boundary issues. What do they mean for family physicians?

D Linklater et al. Can Fam Physician. 1993 Dec.

Abstract

Clear boundaries between physicians and patients help prevent abusive behaviour. Enforced boundaries help physicians fulfil their legal, ethical, and professional tasks. We review common elements in boundary violations: role reversal, secrecy, double binds, and indulgence of professional privilege. We also outline the legal and licensing issues of boundary violations and offer examples of nine boundaries.

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