A junior doctor posts a photograph on a public social media account of themselves on the ward, with a sedated patient’s face clearly visible in the ba...

Question

A junior doctor posts a photograph on a public social media account of themselves on the ward, with a sedated patient’s face clearly visible in the background. What is the most appropriate statement regarding this behaviour?

Accepted Answer

It breaches patient confidentiality and professional standards

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It is acceptable as long as the patient’s name is not shown

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It is acceptable if posted outside working hours

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It is acceptable if the post is deleted within 24 hours

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It is acceptable if likes and comments are disabled

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Professional use of social media

A junior doctor posts a photograph on a public social media account of themselves on the ward, with a sedated patient’s face clearly visible in the background. What is the most appropriate statement regarding this behaviour?