Professional Boundaries in Healthcare 207: Professional Boundaries Consent, Power, and Risk in Healthcare

Course overview

*Define personal and professional boundaries and explain the mutual responsibilities of providers and patients in maintaining them. *Distinguish between express, implied, and procedural consent, and explain why patients cannot legally or ethically consent to sexual involvement with a provider. *Describe the three types of provider power Aesculapian, charismatic, and social and explain how power imbalance increases patient vulnerability. *Identify behaviors that reinforce unhealthy power hierarchies and apply partnership-based strategies that promote equitable, patient-centered care. *Recognize the legal and ethical obligations surrounding informed consent and apply consent protocols that protect both patient rights and provider integrity.