Question

A 29-year-old doctor posts photographs of an identifiable patient on a public social media platform, describing their interesting rash without the patient’s consent. According to GMC guidance, which principle has been breached?

Accepted Answer

Maintaining trust by respecting patient confidentiality

Answer

Maintaining competence

Answer

Maintaining probity in financial matters

Answer

Maintaining appropriate prescribing

Answer

Maintaining personal health

Practice question

A 29-year-old doctor posts photographs of an identifiable patient on a public social media platform, describing their interesting rash without the patient’s consent. According to GMC guidance, which principle has been breached?