ASLM Member WhatsApp Group Rules

Welcome to the ASLM WhatsApp Group! This group provides a platform for healthcare professionals, practitioners, and students to engage in meaningful conversations centred around Lifestyle Medicine. To maintain a productive and respectful environment, please adhere to the following rules: 

1. Purpose and Use 
   This group is designed for professional dialogue, sharing of clinical studies and cases (with appropriate confidentiality), resources, and networking. Posts should align with the goals of promoting and advancing Lifestyle Medicine.  

1. Membership Requirement 
   Only current ASLM members are eligible to join this WhatsApp group. If you are not yet a member but wish to participate, please join ASLM by visiting www.lifestylemedicine.org.au/membership. 

1. Professional Conduct 
   All members are expected to maintain a respectful and professional tone. Any form of personal attack, offensive language, or unprofessional conduct will not be tolerated. 

1. Confidentiality 
   Members must maintain the confidentiality of all clinical information discussed in the group. Any shared patient cases should be de-identified in accordance with ethical and legal standards. 

1. Relevant Content Only 
   Posts should be directly related to Lifestyle Medicine or healthcare. Irrelevant or off-topic posts, as well as promotional material for products or services, are prohibited unless prior approval is given by group Admins. 

1. Peer and Group Moderation 
   ASLM encourages members to alert Admins of any inappropriate or irrelevant content. The ASLM team reserves the right to remove any posts or comments that violate group rules. Members who repeatedly violate the rules will be removed from the group. 

1. ASLM Endorsement Policy 
   Posts related to products, treatments, or services do not imply ASLM endorsement. Any promotional or commercial posts without prior approval will be deleted. 

1. Respect for Admins 
   Admins and moderators manage the group to ensure a positive experience for all. Members are expected to comply with any requests or guidance from Admins. 

1. Referral of ASLM-specific Discussions 
   Discussions involving ASLM events, activities, or opportunities should be redirected to official ASLM channels. Facilitators and moderators are responsible for guiding these conversations to the ASLM office.