New social media rules in medical ethics code

 15-Sep-16, Asiaone 

If your patient tries to friend you on Facebook, you can accept his request but do not share anything that might compromise his confidentiality or privacy, or jeopardise your own professionalism.

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These new guidelines on social media use for medical professionals are part of the updated Ethical Code and Ethical Guidelines (ECEG) released by the Singapore Medical Council (SMC).

Last revised in 2002, the changes were made to keep up with a "more complex" medical practice, due to factors such as advanced technology, innovative communication, new modes of treatment and changing expectations of patients, according to the SMC.

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