Junior doctors are increasingly using social media to communicate with their peers for professional purposes. Although this has many advantages, the medico-legal risks could outweigh the benefits. This article provides tips for cautious and appropriate use of social media to avoid medico-legal issues. 6 Social Media Tips For Doctors Confidentiality : Many doctors use professional social media sites that are not accessible to the public.
Such sites can be useful places to find advice about current practice in specific circumstances. However, you must maintain patient confidentiality and be careful not to share any information that could identify patients on social media. Maintaining boundary : If a patient contacts you about their health matters through your private profile, you should indicate that you cannot mix social and professional relationships and, where appropriate, direct them…
