Getting Wired: Safe Digital Content Creation for Medical Professionals

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In this engaging presentation led by Dr. Adrian Huang, an upper extremity surgeon from Vancouver, he discusses the importance of safe and effective digital content creation for medical professionals. Dr. Huang recognizes the significance of social media in medicine but emphasizes the potential risks associated with it, particularly regarding unprofessional behavior and patient confidentiality breaches. He shares personal experiences of navigating social media as a trainee while receiving conflicting advice from mentors.



Dr. Huang highlights the necessity of establishing clear guidelines, akin to the 'rules of engagement' depicted in the movie "Top Gun," to safeguard one's professional reputation online. He introduces a practical framework titled "Code Blue Checklist," which outlines critical steps for creating and reviewing digital content. This includes key aspects like awareness of content purpose, careful editing to obscure patient information, and consistent reflection on previously posted material for compliance and professionalism.



Throughout the talk, he also shares cautionary tales of fellow medical professionals who faced backlash for their online presence, illustrating the fine balance between creative expression and responsibility in the digital age. By the end of the presentation, Dr. Huang urges his audience to be mindful of their online actions and to take proactive steps to ensure their social media practices uphold the integrity of their medical careers.

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