I am in agreement with IWonderAboutStuff. A professional relationship should stay as just that. In fact, they have a responsibility to do so.

My concern is any disappointment you may feel should your intended contact not go as you had hoped.

It is perfectly normal to develop friendly feelings for those in a position of caring for us. After all, getting close enough to garner trust and care is their job. So too is it to be approachable and kind. However for them to have a relationship (friendly or otherwise) outside of the hospital may not be appropriate and could be disasterous to their professional career.

I have on occasion run across some of my caregivers in public. We have merely exchanged pleasantries and moved on.

Now, standards of professional conduct may be different where you are but most persons in the healthcare field adhere to these.

Sorry I do not have the answer you seek. I am mostly concerned about any disappointment you ay feel should your attempts to make contact go awry