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 for a single doctor to ask a patient out on a date?

A majority of doctors responding to a recent ethics survey say romantic relationships with patients are off-limits. The American Medical Associations code of ethics suggests doctors fully terminate the physician-patient relationship before pursuing a romantic one.