2006-10-04 04:48:57 · 8 answers · asked by Davi San Diego 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Kaiser Permanente HMO
2006-10-04 04:58:02 · update #1
And are surgeries generally videotaped for internal use?
2006-10-04 04:58:47 · update #2
Most doctors won't do the surgery if you make such demands. As far as do you have the right...I don't know. I know I work with one doctor that allows births to be videotaped and one that does not. Wouldn't hurt to ask, but I'm not sure you'll get the answer you're looking for.
2006-10-04 04:52:23 · answer #1 · answered by trivial 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a loaded question... you certainly could 'request' permission to videotape your surgery but that would be a privilege, not a right. In most cases, even if the surgeon does not object, the hospital's legal department would have to give approval.
There are more reasons than potential malpractice issues to consider.
The surgeon or other members of the surgical team may be distracted by the camera and/or the camera operator.
Sterility of the OR must be maintained and the video equipment may be considered a source of contamination.
The setup, size of OR, size of OR Team may not safely allow for camera equipment/videographer.
In addition to the surgeon, every member of the surgical team has the RIGHT to refuse/consent to being videotaped.
Surgical procedures are videotaped on RARE occasion for Medical Education purposes in which case YOU would have the RIGHT to refuse/consent after full disclosure of the purpose for taping. You have the right to refuse if you feel that your identity/privacy would be in any way compromised.
If you are a medical professional or student and there is some PERSONAL educational purpose for videotaping you may be able to work it out. I wouldn't count on it though because the surgeon would not want to be liable for unauthorized use or misuse of the tape where he could be accused of 'instructing' surgical procedure to a non-medical audience.
If the desire to videotape your surgery is because you don't trust the skill of the surgeon - GET A SECOND OPINION & ANOTHER SURGEON.
You do have the RIGHT to review your medical record(chart) in the presence of your physician. During this review it is your right to ask and have answered any questions regarding your chart. You have the right to a copy (for a fee) of your medical record as well as Xray, CT or MRI films, etc. Many ORs have a voice-activated microphone that records the surgeon's detailed REAL TIME step by step dictation of the entire procedure. This audio record is transcribed and filed in the medical record under "Operative Reports". The anesthesiologist keeps a separate continuous written record of his/her care.
Hope this helps. Apologies if I strayed too far off topic.
2006-10-06 12:11:42 · answer #2 · answered by traumarn_ny_ca 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not gonna happen. The only exception to this is is you are having a video assisted surgery, i.e. laporoscopic, arthroscopic, VAT (video assisted thoracotomy), etc.
Also don't demand, ask you surgeon nicely. You will get alot further that way.
2006-10-09 16:14:21 · answer #3 · answered by Matthew 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have the right to ask, also to try another MD. I have a video of one of my back surgeries and a friend has one of rotary cuff surgery
2006-10-09 12:04:36 · answer #4 · answered by beachbuddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably don't need to demand, just ask. If their policy is against it, try to find a different facility that will allow it.
2006-10-04 04:57:29 · answer #5 · answered by ginarene71 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most doctors will not allow it for fear of having mistakes caught on tape. Although a doctor would not mind, his lawyers and insurance company will not allow it
2006-10-04 04:56:57 · answer #6 · answered by me 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why not if you are going to pay for the videotaping and such
2006-10-04 04:50:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no and they wont
2006-10-04 04:51:51 · answer #8 · answered by dumplingmuffin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋