title: Managing professional boundaries.
abstract: The maintenance of boundaries in the doctor-patient relationship is central to good medical practice and the appropriate care of patients. This article examines the nature of boundaries in medical practice and outlines some strategies to minimise the risk of a boundary violation.
authors.affiliation: MBBS, MFM(clin), FRACGP, is Manager, Medico-Legal and Advisory Services, MDA National.
authors.forename: Sara
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bird
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations / Q000941:ethics*; D028743:Professional Misconduct / Q000941:ethics*; D012307:Risk Factors; D012308:Risk Management; D012742:Sex Offenses