A 34-year-old GP posts an identifiable picture of a patient’s rash on a closed social media group of friends without consent, asking for diagnostic su...

Question

A 34-year-old GP posts an identifiable picture of a patient’s rash on a closed social media group of friends without consent, asking for diagnostic suggestions. According to GMC guidance, what is the main breach?

Accepted Answer

Breach of confidentiality by sharing identifiable patient information without consent

Answer

There is no breach as the group is closed

Answer

Acceptable practice if for educational purposes

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Only a breach if the patient complains

Answer

Permissible if the GP deletes the image later

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

A 34-year-old GP posts an identifiable picture of a patient’s rash on a closed social media group of friends without consent, asking for diagnostic suggestions. According to GMC guidance, what is the main breach?