B1 – Intermediate
There have been an increase in patients who secretly film their consultations with their doctors and then, they post those videos on their social media.
The Society of Radiographers (SoR) in the UK wants patients recording videos in hospitals and clinics to be banned.
Read the article about doctors’ dismay over patients filming them on their mobile phones.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/2506/250619-secret-filming.html
Vocabulary Questions:
- What does “breach” mean? “As healthcare professionals, we need to think: Does that recording breach the confidentiality of other patients?” Use this word in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
- What does “union worker” mean? “They do not want to have videos of them uploaded on social media. Ashley d’Aquino, a therapeutic radiographer and union worker, spoke about this problem.“ Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
- What does “privacy concern” mean? “Dean Rogers, director of industrial strategy, said this was a problem that affected many health workers. He said there could also be privacy concerns for other people.” Use this phrase in a sentence. Give a synonym or similar expression.
Discussion Questions:
- Do you think that video recording in hospitals and clinics should be prohibited? Why or why not?
- What might be the reasons people secretly film their visits and talks with their doctors?
- Do you think it is necessary to secretly take a video of your doctor’s visit? Why or why not?
- Is recording in hospitals and clinics a breach of the confidentiality of the hospital workers and the other patients? Explain your insights.
- What is the rule about filming doctor’s appointment in your country? Do you agree with it or not? Why?
2 replies on “Doctors Angry Over Secret Filming by Patients”
1. Do you think that video recording in hospitals and clinics should be prohibited? Why or why not?
Yes I do. I agree that video recording by patients should be forbidden. In fact they are, what happens is sometimes they are made in a hidden way. The main reason for banning them is the lost of privacy and that recording can be used in social media.
2. What might be the reasons people secretly film their visits and talks with their doctors?
It’s possible that there are multiple reasons. Sometimes people may made it for use them in other appointments to achieve a second opinion, others just for the costume we are in this time to recording all things in our mobile phones and, finally, for potential claims.
3. Do you think it is necessary to secretly take a video of your doctor’s visit? Why or why not?
In my opinion, it not necessary to take videos on secret way, even with consent because they won’t be useful. On the supposition that they will use for make a complaint or claim if you obtain them without authorization they would not have any value
4. Is recording in hospitals and clinics a breach of the confidentiality of the hospital workers and the other patients? Explain your insights.
Absolutely agree. I understand that the privacy of both patients and workers must be protected.
5. What is the rule about filming doctor’s appointment in your country? Do you agree with it or not? Why?
In my country, to use cameras and mobile phones is forbidden in hospitals and I agree with banning because it not only puts in danger the privacy of patients and workers but also can annoy other users as companions, etc.
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