Smartphone safety

Dr Ellie Mein MDU medico-legal adviser
Clinicians continue to use their personal devices to assist them in aspects of their professional life. Dr Ellie Mein shares top tips on phone etiquette and staying safe when using your own device at work.
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Smartphones can be invaluable to healthcare workers in many ways including allowing them to research and exchange learning with peers; accessing relevant information; and communicating efficiently with colleagues.

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This page was correct at publication on 07/09/2020. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.

Dr Ellie Mein
Medico-legal adviser

MB ChB MRCOphth GDL LLM Ellie joined the MDU as a medico-legal adviser in 2013. Prior to this she worked as an ophthalmologist before completing her Graduate Diploma in Law in Birmingham.