The GMC makes it clear in its guidance it is never appropriate for a doctor to pursue a sexual or improper emotional relationship with a current patient or someone close to them. It is also inappropriate to end a professional relationship with a patient in order to then pursue a personal relationship.

Is it okay to date your doctor?

Code of Medical Ethics Opinion 9.1. Romantic or sexual interactions between physicians and patients that occur concurrently with the patient physician relationship are unethical.

Do doctors think about their patients?

Summary: Physicians like the majority of their patients, but a majority like some more than others, a study indicates. This study is thought to be among the first to explore the positive aspects of physicians attitudes towards their patients.