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Is posting patient photos or stories on social media allowed?

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  1. Yes, if the patient's face is blurred
  2. No, not without the patient's written authorization
  3. Yes, if the account is private

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  1. 45 CFR 164.508(a)(1) (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-C/part-164/subpart-E/section-164.508 Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. 45 CFR 164.530(e) (eCFR) www.ecfr.gov/current/title-45/subtitle-A/subchapter-C/part-164/subpart-E/section-164.530 Checked 2026-10-10.

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