Ethics of social media use
British Medical Association
This guide from the British Medical Association summarizes the benefits and risks of social media and how to use it safely and ethically. Learn about protecting your privacy online, the ethics and professionalism of social media, trolling, harassment and abuse, and social media and the law.
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