Attorney Lawrence Savell offers a checklist of 
eleven things to consider when Minimizing the Legal Risks of Using Online Social Networks. In his post, he addresses:
- Managing your social profile,
- Your insurance coverage,
- Language you should include for appropriate disclaimers,
- Advertising restrictions,
- Regulatory restrictions,
- The need to follow through with what you say you will do online,
- The terms and conditions of use,
- Personal privacy,
- Confidentiality and professional obligations,
- Defamation,
- Copyright concerns, and
- Trademark concerns.
Although it’s not written specifically for mental health professionals, his points are well made and especially relevant to all of us in health care who choose to engage in social networking sites. As attorney, John Riolo, Ph.D. is always quick to point out . . . “Ignorance of the law is no defense in court.”
Beatriz, thanks so much for tweeting about this post! I so appreciate you spreading the word! Hope you’ll drop back in soon just to chat. Your voice is welcome here!
Thanks, Tamara. Your blog is helpful to those outside your profession as well!
Gail, I’m so glad to hear that from you! I know there are CPA’s, massage therapists, dentists, and graphic designers that are part of our community here. It’s good to have your voice among our community, too! Thanks for saying so.