Healthcare providers should friend patients only if: a. they have bee

QUESTION

Healthcare providers should friend patients only if:

a. they have been their patients for at least 5 years.
b. the patients ask them to be a friend.
c. the patient has a chronic disease.
d. they check their social media policy at work.

ANSWER:

ANS: D
There is no law prohibiting friending patients. Professional guidelines and social media policies should outline the instances when friending is possible.