Video Taping an Exam

I've seen that a few years ago there was some discussion on this topic, but wanted to refresh it as I love seeing good quality realistic exam videos. I'm curious whether medical professionals are open to having the exam filmed or whether the fact that it could end up on the internet makes them refuse. In the simulation center where I help train medical students, there are two cameras in every sim-exam room that capture everything going on in the room. A moderator outside the exam room monitors all the cameras and moves them to ensure they are focused on the examination. Every exam is filmed and is available should there be a question of something said or done during the exam. Also for training new trainers, the films are shown. We basically sign a release saying they can use the film as they see fit but they don't provide us access to the film - I'm sure I know why.

I'm curious whether medical professionals are open to having the exam filmed or whether the fact that it could end up on the internet makes them refuse.

As has been discussed before, it's doubtful that a real medical professional would openly consent to you videoing an exam. If you do find one willing to do that, then they are probably in the minority. And the fact that it might be shown publicly probably doesn't have much to do with it. It's more likely a question of liability. They (or their insurance) don't want any proof of any possible malpractice.

There's no way I could or would ever let you tape an exam of mine. The hospital would refuse it and the patient would never allow it without signing informed consent. I have absolutely no interest in producing tapes for education or titillation. It has nothing to do with malpractice. Surgeries are often videotaped for medicolegal reasons but not for general consumption.

Liquidsky, perhaps you misunderstood or maybe I wasn't clear. I've worked at several medical schools doing physical exam training and every one has video monitoring of the training sessions. This is just something the schools normally do. After all it is a training situation, nothing titillating, all very professional.

Many participants on this site take pictures and/or video tape their exams when they have them as evidenced in the gallery. Some have reported that their practitioner has assisted them - maybe like JimmyJohn says, they're few and far between. I guess I can also understand the liability aspect.

Since we are here on a site catering to MedFet, part of that fetish for me is being able to watch real exams - even if the guy getting examined is myself (no hard-ons/kinky stuff - just a real exam). I just wish it was easier and "Ok" with medical professionals to record an exam but appreciate the forthright responses.

Id be open to filming my exam as long as it was for the common good

I filmed one of my physicals a few years ago. I posted a few stills from the exam, but I eventually deleted the actual film. I was worried that someone in my family might discover it.

I filmed one of my physicals a few years ago. I posted a few stills from the exam, but I eventually deleted the actual film. I was worried that someone in my family might discover it.

How did you manage to record it?

Are the stills viewable on zity?

I was worried that someone in my family might discover it.

Strong encryption is your friend. I'm just saying.

Are the stills viewable on zity?

exam doc, They look to be the 3 stills in bikeo's album "My last physical" at...

http://www.zity.biz/index.php?mx=profile;ox=memalbumshow;u=49501;ax=4317

Documenting Physicals via videotape is more common among Eastern European countries

A local lawyer in our area who does a sunday night call in show, who handles a lot of workers comp cases here has spoke about such thing....

He talked about how you can ask the doctor to tape the exam and how you could have a friend tape it for you. He even recommended new HD cameras, for the best quality. It turns out that it happens quite often.

I might consider doing this for a play exam, with clear and informed consent. But it feels a bit creepy to do this at a "real" exam or operation.