A junior doctor posts on a public social media platform about a "hilarious" patient seen on call, including enough clinical details that the patient c...

Question

A junior doctor posts on a public social media platform about a "hilarious" patient seen on call, including enough clinical details that the patient could potentially be recognised. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate statement?

Accepted Answer

This is unprofessional; doctors must not share identifiable patient information on social media

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This is acceptable if the patient's name is not mentioned

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It is acceptable if only colleagues can see the post

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It is acceptable if the patient gave verbal consent

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It is acceptable if posted outside working hours

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Social media and confidentiality

A junior doctor posts on a public social media platform about a "hilarious" patient seen on call, including enough clinical details that the patient could potentially be recognised. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate statement?