Today on the podcast, we'll be talking about social media policy -  both your personal and professional social media policy in the era of COVID-19.

Many physicians and many of my colleagues are being increasingly active online, either through their own blogs or social media platforms. 

Whatever digital platform you're using, many are being approached by others to do a guest blog or to give an interview. As physicians, many of us are being asked to provide interviews and information to major media, but many of us don't have formal media training. 

And increasingly, doctors on social media are getting into trouble with their employers because of COVID-19 related posts and interviews.  Some doctors and nurses are getting fired, threatened, or otherwise reprimanded. I’m not going to comment on the legality or ethics of those specific cases, and I’m not an attorney, but I hope this podcast will help you do your own homework and make smart decisions about how you represent yourself online. 

In This Episode of The Career Rx We’ll Discuss:

Social Media Policies for Doctors in the COVID-19 Era - Episode 13These include:

• Understanding your employer’s detailed social media policy so you can act accordingly
• Remaining consistent with your professional brand in all communications
• Developing your messaging strategy in advance
• Including disclaimers/disclosures in your communications

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