GMC guidance on social media needs stronger trans protections
New GMC guidance on doctors and social media risks leaving trans patients exposed to harmful behaviour without adequate safeguards.23 March 2026
The General Medical Council's updated guidance on doctors' use of social media is welcome, but it falls short in one critical area: protecting trans patients from unsafe behaviour by medical professionals online.
Trans people already navigate significant barriers to healthcare. When doctors use social media in ways that undermine trust or visibility, it compounds an existing problem. The new guidance needs to explicitly address the specific vulnerabilities that trans patients face and set clear standards for respectful online conduct.
Read the full article to explore what the GMC's guidance must include to keep trans patients genuinely safe.