A 40-year-old woman with depression posts negative comments about her care and names ward staff on a public social media platform. She is currently an...

Question

A 40-year-old woman with depression posts negative comments about her care and names ward staff on a public social media platform. She is currently an inpatient on your ward. According to GMC guidance, how should you respond?

Accepted Answer

Ask hospital communications and senior team for advice and address concerns through appropriate channels

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Respond directly on social media to defend staff

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Ignore it completely

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Threaten legal action against the patient

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Ask staff to respond individually from their personal accounts

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

A 40-year-old woman with depression posts negative comments about her care and names ward staff on a public social media platform. She is currently an inpatient on your ward. According to GMC guidance, how should you respond?