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CC BY 4.0 · Arch Plast Surg 2023; 50(04): 443-444
DOI: 10.1055/a-2103-4168
Communication

Evolving the Cybersecurity of Clinical Photography in Plastic Surgery

Daisy L. Spoer 
1   Department of Plastic Surgery, Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, District of Columbia
2   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
,
Alexandra Junn 
2   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
,
John D. Bovill 
3   Division of Plastic Surgery, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
,
Zoë K. Haffner 
4   Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
,
Andrew I. Abadeer 
2   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
,
Stephen B. Baker
2   Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia
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Abstract

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.

Keywords

plastic surgery - information technology - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - photography

Authors' Contributions

D.L.S. was responsible for writing—original draft, methodology.

A.J. was responsible for writing—review and editing.

J.D.B. was responsible for writing—review and editing.

Z.K.H. was responsible for writing—review and editing.

A.I.A. was responsible for conceptualization, methodology, investigation.

S.B. was responsible for supervision and project administration.




Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 15. November 2022

Angenommen: 03. März 2023

Accepted Manuscript online:
31. Mai 2023

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
02. August 2023

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