Professional Boundaries and Provider Sexual Misconduct

At the completion of this activity, healthcare providers will be able to:

1. ¿¿¿Define key terms related to professional boundaries and physician sexual misconduct, including distinctions between boundary crossings and violations.
2. ¿Identify individual, situational, and systemic risk factors that may contribute to boundary violations in clinical practice.
3. ¿Describe best practices for conducting sensitive physical examinations, including the appropriate use of chaperones and patient consent protocols.
4. ¿Explain effective communication strategies and documentation practices that support ethical, transparent clinical interactions.
5. ¿Summarize Georgia-specific legal requirements, including Rule 360-15-.01, and describe appropriate procedures for reporting violations.
6. ¿Analyze case scenarios to evaluate professional behavior and reinforce ethical decision-making in ambiguous or high-risk situations.