Doctor patient relationship - when another person is present

A doctor or patient may request that another person is present during a consultation. This may be as a support person, interpreter, student, chaperone, or other reason.

This statement outlines factors to consider and provides general guidance when another person attends a consultation between a doctor and a patient.

Current statement

  • Doctor patient relationship - when another person is present

    Statement

    1 June 2022 (PDF, 322 KB)

    A doctor or patient may request that another person is present during a consultation. This may be as a support person, interpreter, student, chaperone, or other reason. This statement outlines factors to consider and provides general guidance when another person attends a consultation between a doctor and a patient.