16th August 2023

Dr. Edwards is a general practitioner with a private clinic

Dr. Edwards is a general practitioner with a private clinic. He often shares posts about common medical conditions, tips on healthy living, and sometimes case studies of patients (without mentioning names) on his personal Instagram account to educate his followers. A recent post includes a photo of a skin condition from one of his patients. The caption explains the diagnosis but does not include patient-specific details. One of his followers, who turns out to be the patient’s friend, identifies the patient from the photo and later confronts the patient about not sharing her condition with her.

Which of the following is the most appropriate action for Dr. Edwards?