2025 National Paediatric Bioethics Conference: SickTok - Adolescent illness identity, privacy, and the role of the clinician
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In this episode of Essential Ethics, recorded at the 2025 National Paediatric Bioethics Conference, nurse Elise Burn explores the impact of social media on young people living with illness. In SickTok: Adolescent Illness, Identity, Privacy and the Role of the Clinician, she examines how online platforms can shape illness identity, influence health behaviours, and create new ethical challenges for clinicians. This thought-provoking presentation highlights the complexities of supporting adolescents in an increasingly digital world.