14/10/2026
Influencers can share viral hacks, unverified advice, and health claims… but when qualified doctors want to educate people about their own profession, we’re expected to walk on eggshells. 🥲🦷
We absolutely believe in ethical medical practice. Patient safety, scientific accuracy, and professional integrity should always come first. But **ethical marketing and unethical promotion are NOT the same thing.**
For many doctors, social media is not just a platform for visibility; it’s also how patients discover us and how we sustain our practice.
We’re not asking for a free pass. We’re asking for **clear, fair, and practical guidelines** that allow qualified professionals to educate, create awareness, and market their services responsibly.
I genuinely hope the NMC evolves its guidelines to strike the right balance between protecting patients and empowering ethical doctors. Because patients deserve reliable information, and doctors deserve a fair opportunity to reach them. 🤍
What do you think? Should ethical medical marketing have clearer guidelines? Let’s discuss respectfully in the comments. 👇
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