I don't think I would, if it were me.

Assuming he was into you too, if things didn't work out, then you'd be stuck trying to find a new doctor whose services you are happy with, and to me, that's a tough thing to find.

Maybe you have better luck finding new doctors than I do though...haha....or aren't as pessimistic.

Unless there's a strong mutual chemistry, I'd let it go. Good doctors are hard to find. I'm dating one of my doctors but he's retired now & we didn't start until he retired. I was his patient for 8 years. He often said through the years that he wouldn't cross that line & he could lose his icense.

Well, I have this hot friend that flirted with her doctor all the time and finally got up the nerve to ask him out. He actually told her that the doctor-patient guidelines as a part of their licensing actually does forbid them to date a patient. He said that for them to date, he would have to notify the board, and turn her care over immediately to another doctor so there is no conflict of interest. If a doctor doesn't do that, they could face disciplinary action from the medical board. Certain types of doctors, like say a psychiatrist, would actually lose their license.

Now she's a hottie (5'10", blond hair, long legs, big boobs, and the nicest woman I've ever known), but maybe he wasn't interested. Or maybe it really is part of a code of ethics... not sure but thought I'd share. She was disappointed for a long time after that....don't want to see you go through that too.

SO your choice?! Doctor Services or Personal Services, haha :bigsmile:

Yes, my doctor told me the exact same thing, and he was my psychiatrist. We had the discussion several times over the years. But my niece is a also a doctor & I have several friends that are doctors. This is absolutely true. Not sure about chiropractors though.

As far as medical ethics go a chiro does not have to be a doctor although they may be.
If that is the case then it raises a whole separate set of issues to be resolved.

Even still what they do is amazing sometimes but not something unique to a person,you can find another.

First off, you will definitely have to be the one to ask him out.

Secondly, read this. I trust Dear Prudence so much.

"Dear Prudence: I am a professional man who is generally confident, but I am wondering about the etiquette of asking my dentist on a date. I have always felt that it is unfair to put someone who works for your business in the position of having to decline your advances, so I have never made such an attempt. But recently I have become attracted to my dentist. She is funny, kind, charming, and despite being a fan of a horrible professional football team, seems to be a wonderful person. Of course I know that my interactions with her up to this point are very limited, but that is true of all relationships at some point. So, is it OK to ask, or do I just have to hope I run into her in the grocery store one day?

— Drilling


Dear Drilling,

It’s a tribute to her skills, or your teeth, or both that you find yourself hoping to get her fingers out of your mouth so you can get to know her better. Of course, when you have a saliva ejector hanging off your lip, you’re not at your best, so it’s good you haven’t said anything while trapped in her chair. There is no reason you can’t ask her, but depending on her romantic status, her reaction to you, and her views of proper dentist-patient interaction, be prepared to be turned down. I looked up the American Dental Association’s code of ethics and conduct and on relationships with patients it says: “Dentists should avoid interpersonal relationships that could impair their professional judgment or risk the possibility of exploiting the confidence placed in them by a patient.”

That sounds like a lot of leeway, so ask away. The problem is that professionally you only see her twice a year, so I suggest you write her a note — with a big “Personal” across the envelope, and send it to her office. You can explain that not only is she a fabulous dentist, you find her a delightful person. Say that you’d enjoy getting to know her better over dinner one night — you can mention you are more presentable when not wearing one of her disposable bibs. Give her your email address and say that you hope it’s a yes, but if for whatever reason she can’t take you up on your offer, you look forward to seeing her for your next check-up and you will continue to floss daily.

— Prudie"

I have never dated a doctor, but I do enjoy playing doctor.

Creepy....once I googled a guy that I was interested in and found out he traveled around giving seminars on bonsai tree growing. I completely lost interest. I'm still not sure why. I just couldn't imagine having to listen to stories about watching bonsai trees grow. :yawn:

Creepy....once I googled a guy that I was interested in and found out he traveled around giving seminars on bonsai tree growing. I completely lost interest. I'm still not sure why. I just couldn't imagine having to listen to stories about watching bonsai trees grow. :yawn:

LOL!!!

Especially that you're not really sure why you lost interest... Too funny.

For the record, I've always wanted a Bonsai. Might have to get me one for my apartment. Off to google Bonsai trees right now!

--P

I am not a doctor, I am an MA but I have been asked out by patients. I went with it once and it was not good. Problem is if you ask him and he says no it might be difficult to continue seeing him. If he says yes and things go wrong you again might have to go elsewhere. BUT you never know if you don't ask.

I'm definitely going to get a Bonsai now, thanks to this thread. Seriously.

I have a perfect spot for it in my apartment. So excited!

Wow, my life has come to this....

--P