##  [Dual Relationship](/dual-relationship) 

  ##  [Dual Relationship](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/dual-relationship-0) 

  

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Definition

A situation in which a clinician concurrently holds the therapeutic role toward a person and another significant role or relationship with the same person (social, familial, financial, supervisory, or commercial) that creates the potential for impaired objectivity, conflicting obligations, or increased risk of harm to the patient.