22/11/2025
I'm upset-
Let me briefly discuss the health-related concerns surrounding how healthcare providers can become involved in malpractice by performing and publicly sharing various procedures, including aesthetic and even life-saving interventions, on social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Such actions do not benefit the patient; instead, they primarily serve to increase the provider’s personal financial gain.
Globally, sharing patient information on social media carries serious consequences. In the USA, HIPAA and HITECH—enforced by HHS and state medical boards—protect patient data. In the UK, confidentiality is governed by the Data Protection Act 2018 and UK GDPR under the ICO and professional councils. In Australia, the Privacy Act 1988 is regulated by the OAIC and AHPRA.
Breaching these laws can result in significant fines, legal action, and professional sanctions, including suspension or loss of licence.
Therefore, in my opinion, doctors should receive thorough training to ensure they consistently uphold patient confidentiality, privacy, and dignity. They should be extensively educated on these principles during medical school, further reinforced throughout their clinical training and fellowships, and continually emphasised during professional development activities such as seminars and symposiums. Failure to do so can significantly undermine their credibility as healthcare providers on the international stage.
I strongly suggest that the Pakistan Medical Council take immediate action to regulate the use of these social media platforms. These measures should be enforced at both the provincial and local levels, and hospitals must be held accountable for maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality. My apologies my text is not personal but totally, professional.
@ Professor Dr Abdul-Wahab Yousafzai
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