Newly Revised Code of Professional Conduct – Is there a penalty for posting nonsense on social media?

As previously stated, the Professional Code of Conduct for Registered Medical Practitioners in Hong Kong, issued by the Medical Council of Hong Kong (MCHK), has been revised to incorporate the topic of social media. This is to uphold the standards of the medical profession, a concept held in high regard.

In addition to providing direct patient care, many doctors are interested in contributing to the community in other ways. They may share health information and knowledge with the public to enhance public health. For instance, they may use their professional knowledge to provide the public with various kinds of health information, such as the causes of diseases, case studies, prevention methods, and treatment options, in an educational manner. This enables the public to obtain accurate medical and health-related knowledge and information through appropriate channels, preventing the spread of misinformation.

However, it is important to exercise caution when sharing health information on social media platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, etc.). It is inadvisable to include information about charges, insurance, or payment plans. For further details, please refer to the image below.

The image was sourced from the Medical Council of Hong Kong website (https://www.mchk.org.hk/english/code/files/Newsletter2022.pdf).

Please note that the above translated information is for reference only. For further details, please refer to the website of the Medical Council of Hong Kong (https://www.mchk.org.hk/tc_chi/code/index.html).

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