Anantnag: Taking a stern stance against violations of patient privacy, the Health authorities in Anantnag district have issued strict order prohibiting all private clinical establishments from recording, publishing, or uploading photos or videos of patients on social media and other digital platforms without proper authorization.
The order applies across District Anantnag to all private hospitals, nursing homes, diagnostic centres, and healthcare facilities.
Under the new directives, private clinical facilities must secure two mandatory approvals Including informed patient consent and official authorization before capturing or sharing any audio-visual material of a patient.
The decision comes after instances were reported where private clinics were recording and disseminating visuals of patients on digital platforms to promote their services or highlight medical procedures without obtaining proper consent.
Authorities noted that such practices gravely breach patient confidentiality, privacy, and professional medical ethics. Furthermore, these acts violate the legal obligations cast upon healthcare providers under the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010 and its associated rules.
The administration has placed direct personal responsibility on key leaders of healthcare establishments, The Proprietors, Managing Directors, and Medical Superintendents of all private hospitals, clinical establishments shall be personally responsible for ensuring strict compliance with these directions.
Any violation of the order will trigger strict regulatory and legal action under the Clinical Establishments Act, 2010, which includes the immediate suspension or cancellation of the registration of the defaulting healthcare facility, Reads order.
