Social media

Question 1

What is the DO’s GPhC guidance for
‘demonstrating professional online’?

Answer 1

• Act professionally
• Treat people with respect
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy at all times
• Maintain proper professional boundaries
• Think before you post, privacy settings do not mean that something will remain private and a statement that these are your own views means little in practice

Question 2

What is the DONT’s GPhC guidance for
‘demonstrating professional online’?

Answer 2

• Bully, harass or intimidate
• Unlawfully discriminate
• Post inappropriate comments
• share info about patients or their care
• get drawn into negative, un constructive discussions

Question 3

How to be secure online

Answer 3

• lots of potential scammers
• have strong passwords
• watch out for phishing emails
• see the university website for more info