I-8, r. 9 - Code of ethics of nurses

Section 38 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

38. For the duration of the professional relationship, a nurse may not establish a personal friendship or an intimate, amorous or sexual relationship with the client.

For the purpose of determining the duration of the professional relationship, the nurse shall take into consideration, in particular, the client’s vulnerability, the nature of the client’s health problem, the duration of the course of treatment and the likelihood of the nurse having to provide care to the client again.

O.C. 1513-2002, s. 38.