A physician writes: Like millions of Americans, I've joined Facebook. I really enjoy it because it conveniently lets me stay in touch with my friends. I don't tell my patients that I have a Facebook profile, but many patients tell me about their Facebook activities during therapy. How should I respond if a patient "friends" me? Can I continue to enjoy social networking while still maintaining my professional boundaries?

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