Should I use my professional title outside of work?

Be mindful of professional obligations Kathryn Leask, Medical Defence Union medicolegal adviser, says, “You’ve worked hard to earn your title so it’s understandable that you’d want to use it outside work.“It’s important, however, to be mindful of your professional obligations when using your title for activities outside your usual role. Whether these require General Medical Council registration or not, the public will have certain expectations of you as a doctor. The GMC expects registered medical practitioners to be honest about their experience, qualifications, and current role.“If, for example, you’re giving wellbeing advice on social media using your title, you need to be clear about your credentials and what experience you have. Even where you aren’t giving medical advice, your words are likely to have added credibility.“Similarly, if the call goes out for a doctor to act as a good Samaritan in an off-duty emergency, it’s important to make clear the…
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