Video cameras in aged care may be useful for preventing elder abuse but they raise other challenges, writes Karl Rozenergs.
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Cameras in aged care bedrooms: providers warned of legal issues
Aged care providers should be aware of the legal implications of families installing surveillance devices in residents’ bedrooms without permission.
New principles to guide ethical surveillance in care facilities
NEWS: Surveillance technologies are justified in care facilities but must be used within a framework that safeguards against potential misuse, new guidelines state.
