Doctors should be aware of the professional risks that social media exposes them to

This Opinion piece by Sabira Hughes, as published in the BMJ, can be read here. I have submitted this reply [see below]. All the published replies can be read here … Continue reading Doctors should be aware of the professional risks that social media exposes them to

College Values and social media

To: Dr Lade Smith, CBE, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 14th October 2025 Dear Dr Lade Smith, Thank you for taking the time to reply in response to … Continue reading College Values and social media

Doctors’ use of social media: Maintaining professional boundaries

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 Doctors’ use of social media: Maintaining professional boundaries

Mental health professionals: social media

Have you ever faced stigma? It is likely that you will have. I have faced stigma for trying my best to stand up for professional values. Prof Howard on “fellow … Continue reading Mental health professionals: social media

“Not a trustworthy source of info on me”

There are a number of high profile psychiatrists on social media. Many years ago one of them was described on Twitter as ‘The Poster Boy for British Psychiatry’.  A further … Continue reading “Not a trustworthy source of info on me”

Royal College of Psychiatrists on ‘Respect’

“Our values” as clearly set out in the 2023 Impact Report of the Royal College of Psychiatrists. If members of the Royal College of Psychiatrists ignore this advice then it … Continue reading Royal College of Psychiatrists on ‘Respect’