Ethical Implications of Social Media Use in Healthcare

Course type

MicroCPD

Study time

<1 hour

CPD Points

2 Ethical

Price

R100

MicroCPD Summary


This MicroCPD equips healthcare professionals (HCPs) with essential ethical frameworks for responsible social media use in clinical practice. Participants will explore core ethical principles, patient confidentiality, professional boundaries, misinformation management, and social media ethics in emergency care. Practical case studies will help HCPs navigate real-world challenges while maintaining professionalism, patient trust, and regulatory compliance. By completing this course, HCPs will be better prepared to leverage social media responsibly while upholding ethical integrity in digital interactions.

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  • Certificate included

    Upon successful completion of this MicroCPD, you will receive a certificate of completion from EMGuidance. CPD certificates will be submitted to the HPSCA for processing. Additionally, all certificates will be recorded and made available in the CPD Tracker, which can be accessed under the profile section for your convenience and record-keeping.
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