Ethical Concerns and Recommendations for Sharing Anatomic Pathology Images in Online Social Media Networks

Christine Mae Olivar

doi:10.21141/PJP.2023.12

Authors

Christine Mae Olivar University of the Philippines Manila https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1276-0309

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21141/PJP.2023.12

Keywords:

pathology, social media, digital pathology, ethics, policy

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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Author Biography

Christine Mae Olivar, University of the Philippines Manila

Department of Pathology, College of Medicine

Medical Informatics Unit, College of Medicine

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