GMC: Using social media as a medical professional

Summary

Good medical practice sets out the principles, values, and standards of care and professional behaviour expected of all medical professionals registered with the General Medical Council (GMC). Using social media as a medical professional builds on Good medical practice to provide more detail on our expectations of medical professionals in this area.

The professional standards describe good practice, and not every departure from them will be considered serious. You must use your professional judgement to apply the standards to your day-to-day practice.