Table 2 The governing bodies and the documents analysed
Governing Body | Document Name |
|---|---|
1. General Medical Council (GMC) (UK) | Doctor’s use of social media [15] |
2. General Dental Council (GDC) (UK) | Guidance on using social media [16] |
3. American Medical Association (AMA) | AMA policy: professionalism in the use of social media [17] |
4. British Medical Association (BMA) | Social media, ethics and professionalism BMA guidance [18] |
5. World Medical Association (WMA) | WMA statement on the professional and ethical use of social media [19] |
6. American Nurse Association (ANA) | ANA's Principles for Social Networking and the Nurse: Guidance for Registered Nurses [20]. |
7. Australian Medical Association and New Zealand Medical Association | Social Media and the Medical Profession: A Guide to Online Professionalism for Medical Practitioners and Medical Students [21]. |
8. College of Physiotherapists of Ontario | Social media principles for Physiotherapists |