Question

A 33 year old woman attends her GP about sharing a video of a patient in the emergency department on social media taken while visiting a friend. She blurred the face but the hospital logo and bed number are visible. She asks if this is acceptable. According to GMC confidentiality and professionalism guidance, what should you advise?

Accepted Answer

It is not acceptable to share identifiable patient information on social media without consent and she should remove the video immediately

Answer

It is acceptable as long as the face is blurred

Answer

It is acceptable if she deletes the sound

Answer

It is acceptable if she does not tag the hospital

Answer

It is acceptable because she is not a healthcare professional

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