Open AccessInformal online opinions: Medico-legal considerations in new and social media
Author(s) -
Ruanne Brell
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
australian journal of general practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.421
H-Index - 42
eISSN - 2208-794X
pISSN - 2208-7958
DOI - 10.31128/ajgp-09-18-4712
Subject(s) - social media , public relations , context (archaeology) , legal advice , internet privacy , engineering ethics , business , political science , law , computer science , engineering , paleontology , biology
Doctors are increasingly discovering that using social media, both via public platforms and closed forums, is a powerful tool to develop a professional presence, share information and network with colleagues. While new technology can open up opportunities to engage, educate and inform, it is important also to recognise that doctors' legal and professional obligations apply equally online.