Srinagar, July 30 -- The Jammu & Kashmir Medical Council (JKMC) today issued a stern advisory to registered medical practitioners, urging strict adherence to professional conduct guidelines while using social media platforms.
The latest advisory follows a recent scuffle outside a leading hospital in Srinagar, where tensions flared between patients, journalists, and protesting doctors. The protests erupted after a doctor was allegedly slapped in the aftermath of a patient's death.
Acknowledging the growing influence of social media as a communication tool, the council cautioned doctors against its misuse, particularly in ways that could breach patient privacy, confidentiality, or autonomy.
The directive aligns with the Indian Medical Coun...