One of the most disconcerting experiences a physician can have is realizing that he or she is strongly attracted to a patient. Many physicians believe they should be above such emotions or that their professional objectivity should neutralize these feelings.

Do doctors develop feelings for their patients?

Although numerous studies have focused on patients emotions and on how physicians deal with them,5,6 physicians own emotions arising when they are seeing their patients have received less attention. They may impair an ongoing clinical interaction, lessen empathy, or jeopardize the physician-patient relationship.

Are female doctors comfortable with male patients?

Studies tend to show remarkably similar results: most female patients want a chaperon present during an intimate exam by a male physician. But if the doctor is a woman, that number is extremely low.

Do doctors get grossed out?

Passing out is usually a first-time phenomenon. Still, no amount of experience can desensitize a doctor to everything, Rajapaksa explains. Just because youre used to the gross things within your field of medicine doesnt mean you dont get grossed out about other things.

Is it normal to be attracted to your doctor?

One of the most disconcerting experiences a physician can have is realizing that he or she is strongly attracted to a patient. Many physicians believe they should be above such emotions or that their professional objectivity should neutralize these feelings.