Clinical (Patient) Photography and Video Procedures

This policy sets out the requirements for taking and managing images / recordings (photography and video) for clinical and service use. It applies to any individual employed, in any capacity, by the governing Health Board, including employees, students and third party contractors, and overrules any other related guidelines or policies. Any breach of policy may amount to serious professional misconduct with disciplinary and regulatory consequences.

This policy does not cover diagnostic audio recordings, or recordings made by Forensic Services for the Scottish Police Services Authority.

This policy may be adopted by those working in partnership with NHSiS, such as health and social care services.