You have been in clinical practice for the last 3 years and have been keeping the ethical standards of our profession. You currenlty are in a relationship as well. Your partner does not talk much about her family but you are knowledgeable that she has siblings. When invited to a family gathering of hers, you discover that her brother is currently a patient of yours. What do you do? A. You continue with the therapeutic alliance as you see that there is not ethical issue. It is more of a moral one. B. Because you cannot
You have been in clinical practice for the last 3 years and have been keeping the ethical standards of our profession. You currenlty are in a relationship as well. Your partner does not talk much about her family but you are knowledgeable that she has siblings. When invited to a family gathering of hers, you discover that her brother is currently a patient of yours. What do you do?
A. You continue with the therapeutic alliance as you see that there is not ethical issue. It is more of a moral one.
B. Because you cannot think objectively, you decide to end the relationship as you unconsciously are no longer viewing your partner with loving eyes but more of an extension of your patient
C. Because of the clause of multiple relationships, you decide to end the relationship as your believe that your practice (and his betterment) are at risk.
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