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?
1. "Great idea. I would love to keep in touch with you."
2. "I am flattered that you want to be my friend, but it is not appropriate for me to 'friend' you on Facebook."
3. "Absolutely, I 'friend' all of my former patients."
4. "Why would you want to be my friend? Are you lonely?"
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Rationale: It is inappropriate for former patients and their health care providers to be "Facebook friends." This blurs the line of distinction between a professional and a client.
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