A physician must terminate the patient-physician relationship before initiating a dating, romantic, or sexual relationship with a patient. Likewise, sexual or romantic relationships between a physician and a former patient may be unduly influenced by the previous physician-patient relationship.

Is it acceptable for an employee to date a physician or other staff member?

In answer to your question of whether an employer can legally have a relationship with an employee: Yes, because there are no laws about such activities. The application of those laws may be affected by the number of employees, employment status of the employee and other issues.

Can my boss call my doctor?

HIPAA is a federal law that protects patient privacy in terms of health information. However, the employer cannot call a doctor or healthcare provider directly for information about you. If the employer does call your doctor, you could have a HIPAA violation claim against him or her.

Can nurses date doctors?

Yes, nurses and doctors do date each other, but not nearly on the scale that Hollywood would have you believe, it said. Somehow, though, when nurses do date doctors, that romance is susceptible to more intense scrutiny than other relationships.

Do employers call to verify doctors notes?

Employers may not request information about their medical conditions or copies of medical records. However, an employer can ask for certifications of the condition and call the doctor to confirm the information on the doctors note.

Can my boss ask why I am going to the doctor?

As an employer, you are not allowed to ask about an individuals past or present personal health, including operations, hospital visits, or doctors appointments. You also need to avoid any questions about mental health, disabilities, and anything else related to the mental and physical status of the employee.

Do doctors date their patients?

Though instances of doctors and patients entering romantic relationships are indeed rare, it does sometimes happen. Physicians sometimes have sexual relationships with patients, or with former patients. Sometimes the initiator is the physician, and sometimes it is the patient.