Basic Ethical Standards of Medical Photography

1.: The image is the exclusive property of the patient and part of his/her dignity. He/She may share it with you, as a whole or part of it, always having the right to consult, copy, modify or delete the stored information.
2.: The reason for taking a picture of a medical process must be ethically honest (for better patient care, share knowledge, by teaching or research ...).
3.: Proper authorization must be granted by the patient via the Consent form that should be stored. If there is an emergency, it must be requested afterwards.
4.: The photo should be framed in a way to exclusively reveal the area of medical interest. If necessary cover other exposed areas (sheets, clothing, etc) This is mandatory for under age patients.
5.: Do not photograph the patient’s face. If this is not possible, then it must be anonymized by cropping (blurring is not recommended).
6.: Personal bodily markings such as moles, scars, tattoos should not be included in the images you share ... unless they are the subject matter; then the frame will be exclusively of these elements.
7.: Do not include any patients’ data in your images, their name or any of their affiliation data (address, phone number, date of birth, etc.).
8.: Avoid showing logos or images that can identify the Centre, Hospital or even country of assistance.
9.: Never photograph under-age patients without parents' authorization.
10.: If you photograph on-screen reports or results, they must not include any data of the patient or health center; crop or trim them afterwards if necessary.