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Regulation .02 Sexual Misconduct.

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A.
A podiatrist may not engage in sexual misconduct.
B.
Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
(1)
Sexual behavior with a patient in the context of a professional evaluation, treatment, procedure, or other service to the patient, regardless of the setting in which the professional service is provided;
(2)
Sexual behavior with a patient on the pretense of therapeutic intent of benefit;
(3)
Sexual acts, sexual conduct, vaginal intercourse, or any genital contact, as defined in Criminal Law Article §3-301(e) — (g), Annotated Code of Maryland;
(4)
Solicitation of a sexual relationship, whether consensual or nonconsensual, with a patient;
(5)
Sexual advances requesting sexual favors;
(6)
Therapeutically inappropriate or intentional touching of a sexual nature;
(7)
A verbal comment of a sexual nature;
(8)
Physical contact of a sexual nature with a patient;
(9)
Discussion of unnecessary sexual matters while treating a patient;
(10)
The taking of photographs of patients for a sexual purpose;
(11)
Sexual harassment of staff or students;
(12)
An unnecessary sensual act or comment; or
(13)
Sexual contact with an incompetent or unconscious patient.