Md. Code Regs. 10.56.03.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 25, December 13, 2024

Section 10.56.03.04 - Sexual Misconduct

A. A licensed dietitian or licensed nutritionist may not engage in sexual misconduct in the practice of dietetics.

B. Sexual misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Sexual behavior with a client or patient in the context of a professional evaluation, treatment, procedure, or service to the client or patient, regardless of the setting in which the professional service is provided;

(2) Sexual behavior with a client or patient under the pretext of diagnostic or therapeutic intent or benefit;

(3) Requesting sexual favors of a client or patient;

(4) Inappropriate touching of a client or patient in a sexual manner;

(5) Therapeutically unnecessary discussion of sexual matters or other verbal conduct of a sexual nature while treating a client or patient;

(6) Taking photographs or video tapes of a client or patient for sexual purposes; or

(7) Sexual harassment of staff or students.

Md. Code Regs. 10.56.03.04

Regulation .04 effective July 24, 2000 (27:14 Md. R. 1342)