Question

A 43-year-old consultant posts identifiable details about a difficult patient on her personal social media account, including the patient’s age, diagnosis and partial name, though no photo. Another colleague sees this. According to GMC guidance, what is the most appropriate action for the colleague?

Accepted Answer

Raise the concern with the consultant’s line manager or governance lead and advise removal of the post

Answer

Do nothing as no photo was posted

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Like the post to show support

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Share the post further to highlight poor behaviour

Answer

Confront the patient about their behaviour instead

Practice question