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The GMC has produced an audio-cast on professionalism.

'When you begin your studies at medical school you are not just learning how to do a job, you are preparing to join a profession. In addition to learning about the scientific basis of medicine and how to perform a range of practical procedures, you also need to learn about the professional aspects of becoming a doctor.'

Information for Medical Students, GMC Website 

The BMA guidelines on Social Media

In 2011 the BMA published 'Using Social Media: practical and ethical guidelines on using social media.'

'The popularity of social media has grown rapidly in recent years. There is widespread use of sites suchas Facebook and Twitter amongst medical students and doctors and there are a growing number of well-established blogs and internet forums that are aimed specifically at medical professionals, such as doctors.net.uk and the BMJ’s doc2doc.

While many medical professionals use social media without encountering any difficulties, media interest and research into examples of unprofessional behaviour online have raised concerns that some doctors and medical students may be unknowingly exposing themselves to risk in the way they are using these ‘web 2.0’ applications and uploading personal material onto the internet. Although medical professionals should be free to take advantage of the many personal and professional benefits that social media can offer, it is important that they are aware of the potential risks involved.'

Using social media: practical and ethical guidance for doctors and medical students, BMA Website

 

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