Social media backlash – what should you do?

Dr Ellie Mein MDU medico-legal adviser
It’s important to consider the pros and cons when posting content online as a medical professional.

It is widely accepted that social media is an important tool both professionally and personally and it can be used to improve patient care. However, medical students and doctors need to be very mindful about what they post and how this may appear to others.

This page was correct at publication on 28/06/2021. 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.