Social Media Guidelines

for Healthcare Professionals

Responsible and ethical use of social media for healthcare professionals in the Philippines — developed by the Philippine Digital Medicine Society (PDMS) to protect patients, uphold professional integrity, and advance digital health.

Section 1

Professionalism Online

Digital platforms are an extension of your professional identity. The same standards of conduct that apply in a clinic or hospital apply online — without exception.

1.1

Treat Digital Platforms as Professional Spaces

Apply the same principles of conduct online as in offline, face-to-face settings. Before posting, ask yourself: "Would I convey this in a professional setting or directly to a patient?"

1.2

Treat Digital Platforms as Professional Spaces

Apply the same principles of conduct online as in offline, face-to-face settings. Before posting, ask yourself: "Would I convey this in a professional setting or directly to a patient?"

1.3

Treat Digital Platforms as Professional Spaces

Apply the same principles of conduct online as in offline, face-to-face settings. Before posting, ask yourself: "Would I convey this in a professional setting or directly to a patient?"