Hello, Why can't a nurse and a patient be friends after the patient is no longer a patient, or client? I recently stopped working for a home Healthcare company. I was told that I can never see my clients in any way ever again. I spent 10 hours a week a disabled man. He's upset, because he thinks that he'll never see me again. (he's older than my dad, so it's not a sexual thing). I'm wondering why I can't be friends with someone after our working/client relationship ended. How would I be violating Hippa if I stopped by to visit him. (I admit, I miss seeing his Basset Hound very much!) He's made it clear that he couldn't care less about who I tell anything to.... We live in a rural setting. I guess I need some direction here please? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nov 28 by caliotter3 3 Followers; 36,947 Posts; 98,066 Profile Views Do what you want to do, just don’t make an issue of it. Attempt to visit when you know there won’t be an agency employee present. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dec 4 by LeaRNy 2 Posts; 9 Profile Views As long as you no longer have the nurse-patient relationship, who’s says that you can’t? From a supervisory perspective it is the first step toward blurring the line that is the nurse/patient boundary. To each their own. It is kind of you to genuinely care about your former patient and recognize that he likely does need a friend. Best to you! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
