Ethical conundrum of CCTV in the operation theatre

Q2 Nursing

Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management Pub Date : 2025-06-18 DOI:10.1016/j.pcorm.2025.100509

Sathish Ayyappan , Dr Daideepya Chandra Bhargava , Dr Devendra Jadav , Dr Vikas P Meshram , Dr Tanuj Kanchan

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Abstract

The installation of closed-circuit television (CCTV) in operation theatres (OTs) has not been a popular belief; however, its recent introduction in a few countries has generated intense ethical discussions. While CCTV enhances patient safety, procedural transparency, and accountability, it simultaneously raises concerns about privacy, autonomy, and possible exploitation of recorded data. As patients are in an unconscious state during the operation, they remain unaware of the extent of recording or the storage and utilisation of their data, further complicating informed consent protocols. On the other hand, Surgeons and OT staff often perceive surveillance as an intrusion, potentially fostering a culture of mistrust and inhibiting their professional autonomy. Transparent policies, restricted access, secure data management, and obtaining explicit consent are pivotal in addressing these dilemmas. The ethical challenge lies in balancing the benefits and respecting individual rights. This article critically explores the multifaceted ethical and legal challenges of CCTV in OTs.

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手术室闭路电视的伦理难题

在手术室安装闭路电视（CCTV）并不是一种普遍的观念；然而，它最近在一些国家的引入引起了激烈的伦理讨论。虽然闭路电视提高了患者安全、程序透明度和问责制，但它同时引发了对隐私、自主权和可能利用记录数据的担忧。由于患者在手术过程中处于无意识状态，他们仍然不知道记录或存储和使用其数据的程度，这进一步使知情同意协议复杂化。另一方面，外科医生和OT人员经常将监视视为一种侵犯，可能会形成一种不信任的文化，并抑制他们的专业自主权。透明的政策、受限的访问、安全的数据管理和获得明确的同意是解决这些困境的关键。道德上的挑战在于平衡利益和尊重个人权利。本文批判性地探讨了中央电视台在海外的多重伦理和法律挑战。

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Perioperative Care and Operating Room Management Nursing-Medical and Surgical Nursing

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1.30

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56 days

期刊介绍： The objective of this new online journal is to serve as a multidisciplinary, peer-reviewed source of information related to the administrative, economic, operational, safety, and quality aspects of the ambulatory and in-patient operating room and interventional procedural processes. The journal will provide high-quality information and research findings on operational and system-based approaches to ensure safe, coordinated, and high-value periprocedural care. With the current focus on value in health care it is essential that there is a venue for researchers to publish articles on quality improvement process initiatives, process flow modeling, information management, efficient design, cost improvement, use of novel technologies, and management.