title: Ethical issues in doctor-patient sexual relationships.
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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychiatry, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, USA.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Lazarus
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D032781:Codes of Ethics; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008297:Male; D008318:Malpractice; D028642:Persons with Psychiatric Disorders; D008875:Middle Aged; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D028743:Professional Misconduct; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000193:education; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012725:Sexual Behavior