I've got a patient who's a little too eager to connect on social media. I appreciate their interest in my life, but it's starting to cross the line into unprofessional territory - and it's a little unsettling how much he seems to know. How do you all politely but firmly set boundaries with patients who overshare or try to friend you online? I don't want to hurt their feelings, but I also need to protect my privacy and maintain a professional relationship.

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First, I would talk to your supervisor. Your clinic/hospital may already have guidance in place for this exact situation. Even if it doesn't seem harmless now, it's good to be careful.

I’m not on social media for that exact reason. I don’t need patients friending me. I try and keep my professional distance while really engaging with them during our visits. I feel I have a great rapport with many of my patients that I fear they would friend me and I prefer to keep our relationship professional. I haven’t quite figured out how to have a social media account that would work for me. Any tips are welcome!

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