Ethical concerns and recommendations for sharing anatomic pathology images in online social media networks
- Author:
Christine Mae Olivar
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Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Digital pathology
- MeSH: Pathology; Social Media; Ethics; Policy
- From: Philippine Journal of Pathology 2023;8(2):6-11
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Anatomic pathology is a field that relies on visual examination to provide diagnosis. Photos of specimens and microscopic slides play an important role in pathology education. With the internet, sharing and seeing images from different patient cases has become efficient and accessible. However, ethical concerns may be raised since patient images are used for academic purposes in a public setting. Proper de-identification, informed consent and setting professional guidelines for sharing pathology images are suggested.
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