SHARING CASES

If I share a case to HCPFORUM, how is it used?

When you share a case to HCPFORUM, it can be viewed and commented on by all the members of the HCPFORUM community. Cases that you share may be featured in emails to members of the HCPFORUM community. They may also be selected for use outside of HCPFORUM on our social media accounts in order to spread the word about HCPFORUM. Your case could also be shared with resources like medical journals and other educational sites. Should your case be selected for inclusion in a medical resource, you can choose to receive a photo credit whenever possible. Choose to receive attribution for your content in your profile settings.

How do I handle patient consent?
You should first check with your hospital or institution to confirm any policies on consent and how it should be obtained. You can use an institutional consent form or HCPFORUM’s quick and easy in-app consent form. Patients or their representatives can use their finger to sign the screen, and a complete jurisdiction-specific consent form will be emailed to you (and any other recipients you select). HCPFORUM’s consent forms have been tailored by jurisdiction so that they contain the necessary elements to comply with the laws of the countries where HCPFORUM is available. In some cases, your institution or particular province, state, or other locality may impose additional requirements to document a patient’s consent to use the image on the app. For more information, please see our Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy.

Can I upload promotional posts?
The cases and comments on HCPFORUM should be shared with the intent of furthering medical knowledge. Any case or comment that appears to promote a particular person, organization, product, or service will be removed. If you are interested in learning about promotional opportunities on HCPFORUM, please contact us, and we will connect you to a member of our Business Development team.

How do I share a follow-up case?
If you would like to post an update to a previous case, follow the instructions to upload a case and tap Connect your Case below the caption box. You can then choose which post you’d like to connect it to from your previously approved cases.

What happens when my case is not approved?
If your case is not in line with our Community Guidelines, our moderators will not approve it. When a case is not approved, you will receive an email explaining why. If there is a potential privacy issue with your image, your case will be immediately deleted from HCPFORUM. In some instances, if your caption lacks clinical information, it may be sent to your Drafts folder where it can be easily edited and resubmitted. The Drafts feature is currently only available on mobile.

Can HCPFORUM moderators make changes to my case for me?
HCPFORUM moderators do not alter images or captions in any way. All edits must be made by you.

What happens when my case is reported?
If your case is reported by someone, it is removed from HCPFORUM while our team of moderators reviews it. Upon review, your case may be reinstated or deleted. If your case is deleted, you will receive an email explaining why.