Chaperones in clinical photography – A review

Abstract

The recent case of Dr Myles Bradbury, a paediatrician at Addenbrookes Hospital in the UK, has again brought the use and relevance of chaperones back into the minds of healthcare organisations. This paper outlines the recommendations of the report into the actions of Dr Bradbury along with previous reports concerning chaperones and that of professional guidelines on this subject. The use of chaperones specifically is also examined in relation to the historical recommendations and if any new practices should be included in revised policies and processes.

Keywords:

• chaperone
• NHS
• Clinical Photography

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