Photography, patient consent and scientific publications: medicolegal aspects in France

Franchitto, Nicolas; Gavarri, Laurent; Telmon, Norbert; Rougé, Daniel

doi:10.1016/j.jflm.2007.08.004

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“…14,24 Previous authors have warned of the psychological distress that can be generated by medical photography. 14,15,25 In our study, only a minority of respondents expressed negative perceptions of medical photography, with no significant differences between the adult and paediatric surveys. In previous studies on teledermatology, 3-12% of respondents felt uncomfortable with the camera.…”

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“…The use of digital photography allows high‐capacity storage of data that are easy to print and share with other practitioners, and practical guidelines are widely available on the best equipment, techniques of acquisition and storage for digital dermatological photographs . However, the increasing use of medical photography raises concerns regarding ethical and legal limitations, and these issues have led to the development of guidelines for standardization of patients' information and consent forms . Furthermore, these recommendations have not taken into account any patients' opinion surveys.…”

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Patients' acceptance of medical photography in a French adult and paediatric dermatology department: a questionnaire survey

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Patients' acceptance of medical photography in a French adult and paediatric dermatology department: a questionnaire survey

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“…In comparison to pathology or radiology images, patient photographs are more likely to be considered by parents and guardians as identifiable and private, evoking fear regarding their unnecessary dissemination [19]. This study did not provide an example of the limitations of the photograph to the face to be displayed nor did the study provide any information about the current state of information technology security in the healthcare setting.…”

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Stakeholders’ Perceptions Regarding the Use of Patient Photographs Integrated with Medical Imaging Studies

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Integrating digital facial photographs of pediatric patients as identifiers (ID) with medical imaging (integrated photographic IDs) may increase the detection of mislabeled studies. The purpose of this study was to determine how different stakeholders would receive this novel technology. Parents or guardians of patients in a children's hospital outpatient radiology department, radiology faculty and residents, and radiology technologists and nurses were asked to complete a survey. The perception about the anticipated use of integrated photographic ID in different clinical scenarios was investigated, and its predictors were determined using logistic regression analysis. Four hundred ninety-eight parents responded (response rate 83 %); 96 and 97 % supported the use of integrated photographic ID, if it improves the radiologist's imaging interpretation or decreases the rate of mislabeled errors, respectively. Thirty-eight percent were worried that photographic IDs would impact patients' privacy. Ninety-four percent believed that they should be asked for their consent prior to obtaining their child's photograph. Seventy-eight radiologists responded (response rate 39 %); 63 and 59 % believed that the use of integrated photographic ID would result in improvement in accurate interpretation of images and identification of mislabeled patient errors, respectively. Forty-nine percent of radiologists had concern that integrated photographic ID would increase interpretation time. Fifty technologists and nurses responded (response rate 59 %); 71 and 73 % supported the technology if it resulted in more acute interpretation of images and identification of mislabeled patients, respectively. A majority of stakeholders support integrated photographic ID in order to improve safety. A majority of parents believe that consent should be obtained.

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“…1,2 Surveys assessing current habits of clinical photography among physicians demonstrate widespread use of the smartphone camera, text messaging for photograph transmission and clinical communication, and inadequate consent and photograph storage. [3][4][5][6][7] The recommendation of using a medical photographer is difficult in the current technological climate, with demands for clinical photography increasing. 4,8,9 Despite confidentiality concerns, smartphones are widely used, as they permit accessible and timely clinical photography and communication.…”

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Avoiding Breach of Patient Confidentiality: Trial of a Smartphone Application That Enables Secure Clinical Photography and Communication

Dumestre

Fraulin

2019

Plast Surg (Oakv)

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Background: To evaluate a smartphone application for clinical photography that prioritizes and facilitates patient security. Methods: Ethics was obtained to trial the application Sharesmart. Calgary plastic surgeons/residents used the application for clinical photography and communication. Surveys gauging the application usability, incorporated consent process, and photograph storage/sharing were then sent to surgeons and patients. Results: Over a 1-year trial period, 16 Calgary plastic surgeons and 24 residents used the application to photograph 84 patients. Half (56%) of the patients completed the survey. The majority of patients found the applications consent process acceptable (89%) and felt their photograph was secure (89%). Half (51%) of the surgeons/residents completed the survey and would use the application as is (67%) or with modifications (33%). The consent process was felt to be superior (73%) or equivalent (23%) to participant’s prior methods and was felt to resolve issues present with current photography practices of secure transmission and storage of photographs by 100% and 95% of respondents, respectively. Perceived limitations of the application included difficulties in use with poor cellphone service or Internet, decreased speed compared to current practices, the lack of a desktop platform, video capability, and ability to transmit the photograph directly to the patient’s medical record. Conclusions: A smartphone clinical photography application addresses the risks of patient confidentiality breach present with current photography methods; broad implementation should be considered.

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Photography, patient consent and scientific publications: medicolegal aspects in France

Cited by 18 publications

References 5 publications

Patients' acceptance of medical photography in a French adult and paediatric dermatology department: a questionnaire survey

Patients' acceptance of medical photography in a French adult and paediatric dermatology department: a questionnaire survey

Stakeholders’ Perceptions Regarding the Use of Patient Photographs Integrated with Medical Imaging Studies

Avoiding Breach of Patient Confidentiality: Trial of a Smartphone Application That Enables Secure Clinical Photography and Communication

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