Scenario: Offensive Facebook Post

Discriminatory "jokes" undermine dignity and public confidence. Removal alone is rarely enough; learning and system changes should follow. ^[3][2]

Records include the content, timing, and actions, stored securely. Training examples are updated with de-identified content to prevent repetition. Colleagues are reminded that "private" posts can be public within minutes and that respect applies online as off-line.^[5][2]

References (numbered in text) Why we include references

1. 17. Do not damage the reputation of your profession through your conduct — General Optical Council Find (opens in a new tab)
2. Guidance on the use of social media — Health and Care Professions Council Find (opens in a new tab)
3. Harassment and victimisation — Equality and Human Rights Commission Find (opens in a new tab)
4. Discipline and grievances at work: the Acas guide — Acas Find (opens in a new tab)
5. Employment practices and data protection: keeping employment records — Information Commissioner's Office Find (opens in a new tab)
6. Social media — NHS England Find (opens in a new tab)
7. Javad J Fatollahi et al., The Impact of Physician Social Media Behavior on Patient Trust — AJOB Empirical Bioethics, 2020 Find (opens in a new tab)