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Is researching on the internet about a patient's behavior ethical according to the readings?
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∙ 7y ago
I don't know which readings you are referring to, but I can think of only one circumstance where it might be okay to research a patient's behavior-- if you are the doctor or therapist who is treating that person. Even then, it should be done with caution, and you should not comment publicly, nor let anyone else know you are doing it. The internet is not private: for example, if I write something on this site, I know that anyone can see it, including potential employers. I also know that people use the internet to search for former colleagues, or friends they've lost touch with.
But in a therapeutic or medical relationship, a doctor or therapist would not be doing it just for curiosity. Medical practitioners have good reasons for wanting to get some clues about the patient/client-- has the person been posting about wanting to die or about feeling depressed, for example. However, it would be unethical to share what you find with anyone on social media or to discuss the information with your friends-- it should remain between you and the patient or client.
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