Evolving the Cybersecurity of Clinical Photography in Plastic Surgery.
Citation: Archives of Plastic Surgery. 50(4):443-444, 2023 Jul.PMID: 37564722Department: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital Center | MedStar Georgetown University Hospital/MedStar Washington Hospital Center | Plastic Surgery Residency | Plastic Surgery ResidencyForm of publication: Journal ArticleMedline article type(s): Journal ArticleYear: 2023ISSN:- 2234-6163
- Junn, Alexandra:
- https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0219-9431
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Point-of-care photography and photo sharing optimize patient outcomes and facilitate remote consultation imperative for resident surgeons. This literature review and external pilot survey study highlight the risks associated with current practices concerning patient privacy and biometric security. In a survey of 30 plastic surgeon residents and attendings, we found that the majority took photos of patients with their iPhones and shared them with colleagues via Apple iMessage. These findings corroborate previous reports and highlight a lack of physician user acceptance of secure photo-sharing platforms. Finally, we frame a successful example from the literature in the context of a postulated framework for institutional change. Prioritizing the privacy and safety of patients requires a strategic approach that preserves the ease and frequency of use of current practices. Copyright The Author(s). This is an open access article published by Thieme under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, permitting unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction so long as the original work is properly cited. ( https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ ).
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