A physician must terminate the patient-physician relationship before initiating a dating, romantic, or sexual relationship with a patient. Likewise, sexual or romantic relationships between a physician and a former patient may be unduly influenced by the previous physician-patient relationship.

Can a doctor refuse to give you pain medication?

If you do not understand something, be sure to ask. Remember, failing to follow all the terms of the agreement can have dire consequences. For instance, if you do not follow the agreement or do something that is forbidden, your doctor may refuse to prescribe any additional pain medications for you.