A 29-year-old female patient you have treated in clinic for anxiety sends you a friend request on a social media platform and messages you on your per...

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A 29-year-old female patient you have treated in clinic for anxiety sends you a friend request on a social media platform and messages you on your personal account asking for advice. What is the most appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

Politely decline and advise her to contact the practice through official channels for clinical advice

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Accept the request and provide advice via your personal account

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Ignore the message and do nothing further

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Arrange to meet her outside work to discuss

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Block her without explanation

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Professional boundaries and social media

A 29-year-old female patient you have treated in clinic for anxiety sends you a friend request on a social media platform and messages you on your personal account asking for advice. What is the most appropriate response?