The guidance will help doctors use social media such as Facebook and Twitter appropriately to help improve the way they communicate with their patients.
The guidance includes information on how to maintain an appropriate image online, and says doctors should avoid using an online pseudonym and be cautious when giving out personal advice to ensure patient confidentiality is not broken.
RCGP chair Dr Clare Gerada, who was involved in drafting the guidance, said, “We shouldn’t underestimate the extent to which doctors and other healthcare professionals will use online tools like Twitter and Facebook in the future – social media will fundamentally change the way we interact with patients, for the better.” The Medical Protection Society
The guidance includes information on how to maintain an appropriate image online, and says doctors should avoid using an online pseudonym and be cautious when giving out personal advice to ensure patient confidentiality is not broken.
RCGP chair Dr Clare Gerada, who was involved in drafting the guidance, said, “We shouldn’t underestimate the extent to which doctors and other healthcare professionals will use online tools like Twitter and Facebook in the future – social media will fundamentally change the way we interact with patients, for the better.” The Medical Protection Society
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