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Should relatives be allowed to film the ultrasound examination?

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The Society and College of Radiographers has issued a statement discouraging partners and other relatives from using mobile phones or video cameras to record ultrasound examinations of pregnant mothers.

It says that the filming can affect the concentration of the sonographer and during the examination he or she may be distracted and miss vital observations, it can also extend the length of time the ultrasound examination takes.

In your experience, has relatives filming the ultrasound examination distracted you and others from the job at hand?

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Should relatives be allowed to film the ultrasound examination? (0 Replies) Posted: 23/07/2010 12:11:39 By Rhea Johnson

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