##  [Sexual Misconduct](/sexual-misconduct) 

  ##  [Sexual Misconduct](https://health.quantumdictionary.io/sexual-misconduct-0) 

  

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Definition

Any sexual activity, behavior, or communication by a healthcare professional toward a patient (current or recently treated) that exploits the clinician‑patient power differential, is non‑therapeutic within the therapeutic context, or otherwise takes sexual advantage of the patient — including sexual contact, sexually explicit communication, or sexualized commerce tied to care.