Beware revealing too much on the internet

Doctors have been advised to beware revealing too much about themselves online following a number of cases where infatuated patients were able to discover medical professionals’ personal details.

Incidents reported by Medical Defence Union (MDU) members range from patients asking the doctor out for a drink to more persistent behaviour such as sending inappropriate cards and gifts, attempting to embrace the doctor or contacting them via social media, email, text message or messaging app.