SKIMS prohibits Photography, Videography within hospital premises
Srinagar: In a move to ensure patient safety and privacy, the authorities at Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) in Soura imposed a strict ban on shooting videos and taking photographs inside the hospital premises on Friday.
Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) which is the premier medical institution in the Indian Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir was established under the State Legislature Act. As the largest medical institute in the region, SKIMS issued this order to maintain a professional and respectful environment for all individuals within the hospital.
According to a recent media report by Greater Kashmir the officials of SKIMS stated, “The general public is informed that the Videography/ Photography inside hospital premises is strictly prohibited to ensure patient confidentiality / Privacy. This includes the use of Mobile phone or any other device to capture images or videos.”
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