According to the American Medical Association Code of Medical Ethics, romantic or sexual relationships between physicians and patients are unethical. According to the American Medical Association (AMA) Code of Medical Ethics, romantic or sexual relationships between physicians and patients are unethical.

Is it ethical to date a patient?

The American Medical Associations (AMAs) Code of Ethics states: Sexual contact that occurs concurrent with the patient-physician relationship constitutes sexual misconduct. It is unethical for a physician to become sexually involved with a current patient even if the patient initiates or consents to the contact.