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S1 E4 Navigating the pitfalls of online reputation management

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If you're running an aesthetic healthcare business, receiving a negative online review is never ideal, and a knee-jerk response could lead to significant legal and reputational repercussions. In this episode, Joanne Staphnill, Consultant Solicitor at Keystone Law, who regularly defends professionals against negligence claims, discusses the nuances of managing online reviews in the aesthetic sector. Joanne and Will also explore managing patient consent for online testimonials, ethical considerations and the potential PR and legal pitfalls in pursuing a positive review.

 

Time stamps: 

- Why online reviews, social media and digital chat rooms have become an integral part of the overall customer experience and what this means for professionals and businesses (00:03:15)
- Balancing patients sharing online the results of their procedure with ensuring patient confidentiality (00:05:29)
- Digital reviews are here to stay – are they a hindrance or a help?  (00:08:13)
- Ethical considerations for professionals seeking positive patient feedback (00:10:33)
- Legal risks involved in boosting professional profiles via positive reviews online and corresponding protective measures (00:15:08)
- Handling negative online reviews (00:22:32)
- Signs in negative feedback that might give rise to an insurance claim (00:28:28)
- What legal action is available to professionals who receive unwarranted publicity (00:33:06)
- Juggling the ease and informality of messaging services with associated risks (00:37:17)

 

Resources:

- Altea Insurance https://www.alteainsurance.com/
- Follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/altea-insurance/ 

 

*Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is not intended to represent a complete analysis of the topics presented and is provided for information purposes only, for practitioners in the UK. It is not intended as legal advice and no responsibility can be accepted by Altea, Joanne Staphnill or Keystone Law for any reliance placed upon it. Independent legal advice should always be obtained before applying any information to particular circumstances.