Video of actual exams

Has anyone tried to take hidden video of their own exam? I thought about it but didn't have the guts to try during my last physical!

I guess the issue is, where on earth would you "hide" the camera to ensure your exam was actually getting caught on film.. You can't exactly just keep holding your phone out at a distance..

I actually tried that for my last full physical. I just casually put my Android smart phone on top of my clothes that were on the chair. I aimed it toward the exam table and hit record. It worked up to a point. It recorded the nurse giving me an EKG and the doctor coming in and reviewing my history. But then it stopped recording before she actually started my exam. That's because Android phones (maybe iPhone as well) are only allowed to record up to 30 minutes and then the automatically stop. I believe it's some sort of European licensing issue with higher tariffs for equipment that is considered "video".

So since I didn't know about this in advance, and wouldn't want to stop the good doctor in mid sentence to go restart the recording, I really didn't get much.

But I have a few ideas on how to get around this limitation next time.

And by the way, before anyone jumps all over me for trying this, please keep in mind that this recording is only for my own personal use. I'm not publishing it, or posting it anywhere. Whether this is officially legal or not, I really don't know. But if caught or confronted by the doctor, I would simply say that I wanted to record our conversation since I sometimes have a tendency to forget her instructions, etc.

There are cell phone apps now that allow you to start recording video while remaining dark, I'd recommend using that and positioning the cell phone to get a good angle.

I actually have done it twice.

There are now pen video/audio recorders (about $70)and you can leave one naturally sticking from your shirt pocket. With shirt hanging from a hook or over a chair-, and tiny lens pointed toward your exam.

Dermatology exams can include any point on the body you specify,including "full body" and initial exams with a new doctor often require full nudity, or at least sequenced nudity as every part is exposed. If you have a bump, discoloration or irritation--even between your legs--it is perfectly reasonable to ask the doctor to examine it. Also, doctors usually have a female witness in the room to prevent unreasonable complaints of sexual conduct by him (OR HER- your choice)

Generally these are non-medical, female employees and frequently younger, as they work for less money.

I've always wanted to try this but never had the guts or the proper recorder to go through with it.

I took pictures but no video!

I would have thought you needed the doctor's permission to film your exam but just my thoughts.

I would have thought you needed the doctor's permission to film your exam but just my thoughts.

I'm sure you are correct. I doubt any medical professional would condone covert filming, it's probably an offence.