Clinical and Operational Photography SOP

Question 1

Outline the contents of the photography SOP

Answer 1

• Sets out the rationale and process for photography
• Allow insight into mechanism of injury and detail of wounds that have been dressed.
• Must only be used to benefit patients.

Covered by Human Rights Act, GDPR and GMC guidance

Details the procedural elements of photography

Question 2

Outline the procedure for clinical photography

Answer 2

• Only on LNAA equipment and within LNAA systems
• Taken for a defined purpose
• With consent if possible
• Avoid identifiable features