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Ethics Case Study: The Case Of Jason And Gabriela

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In this case study, I would say a health care provider should maintains a professional bounder of relationship with patient. In the case of Jason and Gabriela, Jason should maintain his professional boundaries with Gabriela; however, in the last night of her discharge He gave a hugs her and kisses her cheek and sharing personal information with Gabriela is unethical. It is not okay Jason to take her out because health care provider should not cross the boundaries line between patient and care practitioner. The acquaintance prior to hospitalization also can make a difference with patient relation due to knowing about the patient background and other information might affect the patient –care practitioner relation.it is not ethical to contact

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