Social media: in support of professional values

Posts on hole ousia relating social media.  Please click here to view. Prof Howard on “fellow mental health professionals” who have expressed concern about  his unprofessional behaviour and abusive language … Continue reading Social media: in support of professional values

“Why the General Medical Council should discipline doctors who misuse social media”

This opinion by Daniel Sokol, medical ethicist and barrister, was published in the BMJ on the 14 February 2025. This article refers specifically to Physician Associates [PAs] stating that “the … Continue reading “Why the General Medical Council should discipline doctors who misuse social media”

“Why the General Medical Council should discipline doctors who misuse social media”

This opinion by Daniel Sokol, medical ethicist and barrister, was published in the BMJ on the 14 February 2025. This article refers specifically to Physician Associates [PAs] stating that “the … Continue reading “Why the General Medical Council should discipline doctors who misuse social media”

Collective values of an organisation in the era of social media

The intention of this post is to provide an opportunity for professionals to reflect on how the collective values of an organisation can be upheld in the era of social … Continue reading Collective values of an organisation in the era of social media

A call for people to be civil and kind

Scotland on Sunday, 28 February 2021 explored issues related to social media, and in particular the potential for harmful consequences. Here are a few edits: