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Your classmate posts a patient's X-ray on Instagram with a funny caption. What do you do?
Situational: A practical problem in school, clinic or work. What do you do next?
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Sample answer outline
- Recognize it as a privacy breach and a professionalism issue, so act quickly.
- Talk to your classmate privately and ask them to take it down now. Explain that even "anonymous" images can identify a patient.
- If they refuse, or it has spread, tell the course lead or privacy office. The school may need to act.
- Keep it proportionate: it may be a lapse in judgment, not malice. Suggest a refresher on social media policy.
What makes it work
- Speed and privacy first, then fairness to the classmate.
- Clear escalation if the direct approach fails.
How to approach situational questions
- Start with safety: is anyone at risk right now?
- Gather information before judging anyone involved.
- Act in proportion: a private conversation first, escalation when needed.
- Close the loop: follow up, document and reflect.
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