Five Health Professional Councils Urge Against Unauthorized Photos, Videos, and Interviews in Sensitive Health Service Areas
Summary
Five health professional councils in Nepal have urged media and the public not to take unauthorized photos, videos, or interviews in ICUs and other sensitive treatment areas. They said patient privacy, dignity, consent, and infection control must be prioritized, and hospitals should enforce clear entry and recording protocols.
Key Points
- Five health professional councils issued a joint appeal against unauthorized recording and interviewing in sensitive hospital areas.
- They said ICU, emergency, operating room, delivery room, and mental health service patients must be protected from publicity-driven coverage.
- Any interview or communication should happen only with explicit patient consent, guardian approval, and hospital permission in appropriate locations.
- Hospitals have been instructed to adopt and strictly enforce clear policies on media entry and recording.
