PicSafe Medi: a clinical photography app review.

J Vis Commun Med

a Plastics and Burns Surgery Department , North Bristol NHS Trust , Bristol , UK and.

Published: February 2017

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  • Medical photographs in clinical settings pose security risks, particularly with mobile device cameras.
  • PicSafe Medi is an app designed for healthcare professionals to securely take clinical photos while ensuring patient confidentiality.
  • The review evaluates the app's functionality in the UK, considering relevant guidelines and legislation from bodies like the General Medical Council and the Department of Health.

Article Abstract

Medical photographs are used in many clinical settings; however, there are significant risks associated with using the camera feature on mobile devices, namely, breaches of security. PicSafe Medi is an app that allows healthcare professionals to take clinical photographs using smart devices whilst addressing the concerns of patient confidentiality. We review the app to assess its functionality in a UK clinical setting, taking into account UK guidelines such as those offered by the General Medical Council, UK legislation, the Institute of Medical Illustrators and the Department of Health.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17453054.2015.1108296DOI Listing

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Background: Physicians are increasingly using smartphones to take clinical photographs. This study evaluates a smartphone application for clinical photography that prioritizes and facilitates patient security.

Methods: Ethics approval was obtained to trial a smartphone clinical photography application, PicSafe Medi.

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PicSafe Medi: a clinical photography app review.

J Vis Commun Med

February 2017

a Plastics and Burns Surgery Department , North Bristol NHS Trust , Bristol , UK and.

Article Synopsis
  • Medical photographs in clinical settings pose security risks, particularly with mobile device cameras.
  • PicSafe Medi is an app designed for healthcare professionals to securely take clinical photos while ensuring patient confidentiality.
  • The review evaluates the app's functionality in the UK, considering relevant guidelines and legislation from bodies like the General Medical Council and the Department of Health.
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