Is it normal for the surgeon's terms & conditions to read as follows?

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You agree that you will not make any social media communications (including making any posts on Facebook / Trustpilot / Google / Glassdoor amongst others) that defame, disparage, bring into disrepute "DR X" and his business interests or reputation, whether directly or indirectly, or which are capable of so doing. You acknowledge that such actions may cause serious harm to our reputation and if you post anything you will be liable for any such harm cand you will indemnify.

Eric M. Joseph, MD · Answer

If you are not happy with your experience after your procedure, you have a First Amendment Right to post whatever you want on the internet, good or bad. No one can stifle your voice before the outcome of your procedure. If you're not comfortable with the language, don't sign it. Hope this helps. Dr Joseph

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

I’ve never seen that in a consent but I can understand why a surgeon would want that in there. If you don’t like those terms go elsewhere. What I would also do is check their reviews. Maybe there are several bad ones which caused the surgeon to put that in the consent. Also, I don’t know to what degree it is enforceable vs just a threat to intimidate people. Obviously it’s a turn off for any patient

Behrad Elmiyeh, MBBS, MRCS, FRCS (ORL HNS) · Answer

I do not believe for it to be common and I certainly do not use it. One may expect such terms and conditions from organiations. Of course, that does not mean that it is illegal.

Richard Clark, MD · Answer

Gosh that wording seems pretty paranoid yet one should realize that many good plastic surgeons have been held hostage by vitriolic smears, even when the result is a reasonable result but not a perfect result. Patient confidentiality regulations make it impossible for a surgeon to post actual results that might [to the general public] look much better than what a dissatisfied patient might claim on the web...there is no way for a demeaned doctor to state his or her case when the jury of public opinion can only make judgement on a visual result by viewing the visual result; which the doctor cannot post.I am personally sad that some poorly trained practitioners are doing poor rhinoplasties and I think every patient has a right to post their opinion. Overall I would not [like this doctor] try to prevent the patient's freedom of speech; but...I completely understand the doctors concerns and the doctor has a right to choose their patients and, if you are sure of the doctor's character and have seen many good results and want their services, you will need to sign and assuage the surgeons concerns. Good luck :-)

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