Sharing images on social media without patient consent

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to initiate a discussion around the growing trend of sharing images of patients' scans without their consent on social media. While there are certainly merits in sharing images on social media, if undertaken without due care, it has the potential to be unprofessional and harmful to both patients and the radiology profession. In this article, I will outline some of the positive and negative aspects of sharing radiological images on social media, as well as some proposed solutions to help improve this practice.