Handling the media - a guide for dentists Post date: 07/08/2018 | Time to read article: 1 mins The information within this article was correct at the time of publishing. Last updated 01/11/2019 Communicate We have developed a comprehensive guide for dentists who receive attention from the media. A Guide for Dentists on Handling the Media has been designed to reflect members’ needs and the current press environment. The guide provides advice on the most effective way to respond to a journalist, from initial contact to providing a statement. Significant additions to the guide are chapters on reporters at legal proceedings, undercover journalism, and social media and discussion sites to reflect the current investigative and online press environment, where doctors can get caught out. Download the guide Overview: How can MPS help you deal with the media? How the media may contact you Protecting patients’ privacy Reporters at legal proceedings What can you say to the media? Confidentiality GP practices and private clinics – supporting your team Social media and discussion sites What can you do if it all goes wrong? How can you seek redress? Factually incorrect articles Injunction Download the guide Share this article Share Tweet