Some ethical issues surrounding covert video surveillance - a response

Article Abstract:

A research unit undertaking covert video surveillance (CVS), which should have been taken up by the police for children suspected of life-threatening abuse, was criticised by D. Evans for not submitting their memorandum to the Research Ethics Committee. The Staffordshire, England police showed their inability to take up the surveillance while the team documented 16 patients and decided that their work was not research. A proper CVS involves a registered mental nurse assisting the police.

Criticism and interpretation, Evans, D.

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Reply to Dr Evans re covert video surveillance

Article Abstract:

Covert video surveillance (CVS) can provide definitive evidence of child abuse. CVS can ensure that an abused child can be protected through child care proceedings under the provisions of the Children's Act of 1989. Prosecution of the abuser should not discourage pediatricians from identifying the abuse. The difficulties in diagnosing this form of child abuse necessitate the use of CVS as a tool in gathering evidence.

Analysis, Medical ethics, Video recordings

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Guidelines for the multi-agency management of patients suspected or at risk of suffering from life-threatening abuse resulting in cyanotic-apnoeic episodes

Article Abstract:

The North Staffordshire Hospital Trust, Staffordshire Social Services and Staffordshire Police prepared a protocol on protection from child abuse. The guidelines were passed by the Staffordshire Area Child Protection Committee on Jan. 12, 1994. A summary of the protocol is presented.

Prevention, Ethical aspects

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