Ethics in publishing surgery on social media: a scoping review

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Due to the increasing prevalence of internet use, analyzing trends in social media use has become crucial due to its intrinsic connection with several ethical aspects. In this context, a scoping review was conducted to globally analyze the ethical impact of publishing surgical procedures on social media. After selection of 25 articles, 8 articles were eligible for review. The conclusions of the study showed a lack of global ethical compliance among health care professionals in publishing surgical procedures on social media, noting challenges such as profile fusion and inadequate exposure of sensitive information. The urgent need for continuing ethical education and the importance of rigorous oversight by professional associations are evident. It is concluded that stricter measures are essential to protect the right to privacy and ensure compliance with medical ethics and privacy laws.