Professional boundaries are fundamental in healthcare settings to ensure that patient care remains ethical, respectful, and effective. They protect both patients and healthcare providers, fostering trust, maintaining professional integrity, and ensuring high standards of care. Establishing and respecting these boundaries is an essential component of a professional and compassionate healthcare environment.

You will:

• gain clarity around professional boundaries, what they are and why we need them

• learn about historical context and evolution of professional boundaries

• gain familiarity with key terms such as power imbalance, dual relationships and boundary violations

• understand specific boundaries required when interacting with current and former clients.

• gain knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations governing professional boundaries in health and social care

• learn how to maintain appropriate boundaries while ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable individuals in healthcare

• learn how to set boundaries between colleagues

• understand potential negative outcomes, such as dependency, resentment or distraction when professional boundaries are not upheld.