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Ethics of social media use
Social media can be a great resource for doctors. But it's not without its risks. This guidance outlines some of the benefits and risks involved in using social media, helping you use it safely and ethically.
BMA guidance
Dealing with abuse of practice staff on social media from patients
Steps that GP practices can take against patients who leave abusive comments on social media or websites - including what to do first, reporting content to the provider and criminal and civil actions.
BMA guidance
Your BMA: social media strain
It’s vital we maintain our empathy and respect each other’s views
The Doctor
Wednesday 29 November 2023
Doctors launch campaign to promote vaccine to ethnic minorities
The BMA is working with social media influencers in a bid to increase vaccine take-up amongst communities from ethnic minorities.
Tuesday 18 May 2021
Pushing back – tackling the anti-vax movement
The rapid development of safe and effective COVID vaccines is one of the great scientific achievements of our times. The battle now is against the other virus – a social media-fuelled storm of misinformation
The Doctor
Monday 11 January 2021