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Patient giving me his personal number

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LadyWarner · 27/10/2023 20:29

One of my long staying patients i have been working with about 9 months gave me their phone number yesterday on the ward, he'd said he build such a rapport with me and wanted to keep in touch as I’m transferring to a different hospital.

Firstly as I'm actually a registered AHP (allied health professional) I'm sure I'm not allowed to enter into any friendships with patients outside of work

He is in his 60’s and I’m mid 30’s and see me as his friend.

I think texting him is against the rules - am I right?

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LemondropSnowdrop · 27/10/2023 20:34

Probably.

Best to keep a strict and firm professional boundary between work and personal life imo.

Purplepinkfairy · 27/10/2023 20:36

Yes. Keep it professional.

Antihistamine62 · 27/10/2023 20:39

You know this isn’t right…

BadgeronaMoped · 27/10/2023 20:39

100%, you just can't. Don't risk your professional registration. I'm pretty sure this is clearly outlined in the HCPC regulations.
Lovely to hear you've build up such a good rapport with your patient though Smile

AcclimDD · 27/10/2023 22:32

Do you really have to be told this is completely inappropriate OP?

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LadyWarner · 28/10/2023 08:18

Many thanks, just wanted to double check because this person will be a former patient

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