Which of the following statements is the best response when a health care provider is asked by a patient to be their "friend" on Facebook?
A)"Great idea.I would love to keep in touch with you."
B)"I am flattered that you want to be my friend, but it is not appropriate for me to 'friend' you on Facebook."
C)"Absolutely, I 'friend' all of my former patients."
D)"Why would you want to be my friend? Are you lonely?"

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While it may be tempting to accept a patient's request to be friends on social media, it is not appropriate for healthcare providers to blur professional boundaries with patients. Accepting a friend request could potentially compromise the patient-provider relationship and lead to ethical and legal issues. It's important to kindly decline and explain that maintaining professional boundaries is in the best interest of both the patient and the provider.

Which of the Following Statements Is the Best Response When