Protecting Your License: Navigating Boundary Violation Allegations

For someone with a professional license, crossing boundaries with patients can lead to allegations that the person acted in a way that was sexually inappropriate. This can sometimes lead to litigation and may put that person’s professional license in jeopardy.

Those who find themselves in this position need to understand their legal options, which is when it helps to contact The Law Office of Sean R. Dingle, LLC. Founding attorney Sean R. Dingle has over 30 years of valuable experience. Additionally, he offers free initial consultations, so you can talk to a boundary violations defense lawyer with no risk. Call today to get started.

Different Types Of Boundary Violations

When considering your options for professional license defense for boundary violations, it is important to identify the specific type of violation that has been alleged. Below are a few common categories:

• Physical boundary violations: These can include unwanted touching, unnecessary exposure, inappropriate physical contact and other types of sexual misconduct. Lines can be complicated for those in some professions, such as physical therapists or gynecologists.
• Emotional boundary violations: These often start with overly personal relationships between a professional and a client or patient. They can involve sharing intimate details or creating a level of emotional involvement that is too high, especially if it is not relevant to the care being provided.
• Professional boundary violations: One example could be a conflict of interest, such as when someone has dual relationships with a patient, like being both a business partner and a physician. Unprofessional communication and inappropriate gift-giving can often be issues. The allegation is that the person has not acted in a professional manner.
• Digital boundary violations: In the digital age, one potential issue is social media misconduct or inappropriate electronic communications. This could include sending text messages or social media messages.

All of these issues could lead to allegations that a professional, such as a physician or a therapist, has acted in an improper way toward one of their patients in Colorado. Since these allegations could harm that professional’s reputation and could potentially even cost them their license – especially if there are serious allegations, like illegal sexual conduct – it is critical that they understand what legal defense options they have.

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