[Adta] videotaping patients?

[skdmt2]

Hi Lora

Where I work,[ The Renfrew Center], we often involve patients & former pts
who have indicated they are interested in being a part of a media
opportunity, though art work, testimony, written materials, video,
photographs, or "other'. A situation such as you are exploring would also be
identified on the release form.

If they are underage, they must have a parent sign-off on the form & I
imagine if they are considered mentally incompetent to legally sign the
required release forms, then they also would need the designated caretaker
to also sign off on it.

 Also, when I involve the people I work with, I not only explain exactly
what it will be used for but also identify it on the release form, and give
them the opportunity to change their mind as well as to discuss any feelings
they have w/ me or other staff. Our release forms are developed by our
Outreach dept in consultation with a lawyer.

So, it may be a bit more complex in your situation because you don't have
the support of your facility & would have to convince them that it can be
kosher. However, I would also identify on the form that this is an
educational presentation that will include supervision with............. for
the purpose of....... as well as teaching opportunities at the facility-
like using the video at a special inservice as well as with the pts in a
special session [ why not make the most of it]

Here is some language that might be helpful:

"I understand that use of any of the above material { already identified on
the form] will be considered confidential and will be used only for its
intended purpose(s).  
   
______ I agree that my name and/or identity may be used in conjunction with
the use of the above.

I understand that, if I am under the age of 18 or unable to legally sign-off
on my own [ or something like that] my parent and/or legal guardian must
also sign this form, indicating his/her permission."

Re patient involvement, the people I work with are usually quite interested
in being involved & I never have a problem re patient participation. I
usually explain to them what my need is, often arrange a special session for
the video or photographs so that those who don't want to participate won't
miss their usual sessions & make it an educational experience for them also.

In  our latest photographs, the form identified that they were to be used
for an article in a Renfrew publication & also for ADTA educational
purposes. [ I always try to make sure this will be possible]. I invited a pt
to be the photographer & did it at a special time. The photographer was only
13 & her mom also signed the release form.  She really had a great time as
did the pt group. Some of the participants had not participated in regular
d/mt groups but felt safe enough to participate in the group to be
photographed, actually safer, perhaps because it would be in a sense, less
intimate & personal because it was being photographed} Everyone saw the
photos afterwards on the pt's digital camera.

So, this CAN be a wonderful experience for everyone. Good luck lora
Let me know if I can help further.

Susan

Susan kleinman, MA, ADTR, NCC



 
-----Original Message-----
From: adta-bounces at adta.org [mailto:adta-bounces at adta.org] On Behalf Of Lora
Wilson
Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2007 3:49 AM
To: adta at adta.org
Subject: [Adta] videotaping patients?

Hello all. Hoping you might have some advice for me.

I need to videotape two sessions for long distance supervision. I work in a 
private psych hospital where I am pretty sure the administration will be, 
shall I say, less than eager to accomodate my request.  I'm hoping that if I

submit the request armed with the knowledge of examples of other 
professionals and facilities that have allowed this, along with a clear cut 
protocol for obtaining consent, etcetera, that I will be able to persuade my

boss to permit this.

If I go in without this knowledge, I feel quite confident my request will be

denied as "unfeasible."

I work in psych, some younger adults (30-50) some geriatric.  How do you 
obtain consent in these situations? Would I need to obtain consent from pts 
or from conservators, family etcetera?

Also, any words of wisdom from DMTs who have also experienced resistance 
(but overcame) in doing videotaping... I'd appreciate hearing how you 
articulated your request.

Help?!

Thanks in advance for your assistance,
Lora Wilson, MA, DTR

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