Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

---

The doctor-patient relationship can sometimes expose medical professionals to unwanted attention from their patients. Here, medico-legal adviser Sarah Jarvis gives her advice.

See our advice on maintaining professional relationships with patients: themdu.com/guidance-and-advice/latest-updates-and-advice/maintaining-professional-relationships-with-patients

Members can access 24/7 medico-legal support here: themdu.com/get-mdu-support

Become an MDU member: themdu.com/join-mdu