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Ethical Considerations in Producing and Publishing News, Photos and Films of Children: A Narrative Review
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Hanieh Zaer-Rezaii   , Masoud Sofalei , Samira Soleimanpour , Mohammad Kiasalar |
| Medical Ethics, National Agency for Strategic Research in Medical Science Education, Ministry of Health and Medical Education |
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Abstract: (209 Views) |
Background and aims: The increasing presence and activity of health professionals in social media has violated the privacy and rights of patients - especially children who are more vulnerable - more than ever. This study aims to provide a favorable context for developing ethical and local guidelines by reviewing ethical considerations and international guidelines regarding the preparation and publishing of news, photos and films of children.
Methods: Searching appropriate keywords in reliable databases, 24 research articles and 7 chapters from 4 books were selected and studied for this narrative review.
Results: This research showed that the ethical guidelines for producing and publishing news, photos and films of children can be compiled based on 8 ethical codes including 2 categories and 4 subcategories: Harm minimization (consideration of health anxiety/avoidance of stereotyping, discrimination and social stigma/considering the vulnerable/caution in sensitive subjects) and respecting children's rights (respecting privacy/obtaining informed consent/maintaining confidentiality/observing social norms).
Conclusion: This study tried to clarify the subject through a narrative review, and by proposing 8 codes of ethics, it aimed to facilitate the work of subsequent researchers in compiling a local ethical guideline. Discourse creation in the public sphere is suggested to inform the public audience. Inclusion of the ethical codes in teaching resources is also recommended to involve the target audience. |
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| Keywords: ethical guidelines, codes of ethics, media, photo, film, news, children |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
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Received: 2025/03/11 | Accepted: 2024/07/31 | Published: 2024/07/31
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