title: [Hippocrates in the age of reality television].
abstract: At the end of their studies, physicians take the Hippocratic Oath. Medical and societal changes have meant that the oath has been altered over time. The oath still stipulates that the privacy of the patient should be respected. These days there is increased pressure on physicians and institutions to breach the duty of professional confidentiality. However, physicians themselves should also consider being more careful when talking about their patients outside the consulting room. They should definitely be aware oftheir responsibilities when participating in a reality series on television. In addition, medical information that is disclosed on Internet videos may negatively affect patients and physicians. Medical openness is commendable, but negligence may lead to loss of respect.
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: de Leeuw
authors.forename: J O M
authors.initials: JO
authors.lastname: Zaat
authors.forename: F W A
authors.initials: FW
authors.lastname: Verheugt
mesh_terms: D003219:Confidentiality / Q000941:ethics / Q000523:psychology; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006625:Hippocratic Oath; D006801:Humans; D028681:Moral Obligations; D010686:Philosophy, Medical; D012922:Social Change; D013690:Television