NHS staff unsettled by patients filming care and posting videos on social media
Briefly

NHS staff have expressed serious worries over the rising trend of patients filming their medical treatments and sharing them on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The Society of Radiographers highlighted incidents that jeopardize patient confidentiality and disturb the healthcare environment. Staff members reported anxiety over their performance being scrutinized online without consent. They called for stricter regulations ensuring that patients understand the necessity of obtaining permission from healthcare providers before filming, emphasizing the need to protect the privacy of all involved in medical procedures.
NHS staff are increasingly concerned about patients filming their medical treatments for social media, risking confidentiality and compromising the dignity of healthcare environments.
The Society of Radiographers has raised alarms over patient-filming incidents, stressing the need for clear consent protocols to protect staff and patient privacy.
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