A physiotherapist working in a rural community is the only rehabilitation provider within 150 km. A patient with whom they have a personal friendship requires physiotherapy. What is the best course of action?
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A
Refuse treatment and refer the patient to a distant provider
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B
Treat the patient while documenting the dual relationship and managing boundaries carefully
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C
Ask a colleague in another city to assume care entirely
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D
Treat the patient informally without formal documentation