Covid: Media demand access
Virtually all news media here signed an open letter to the Quebec government asking for access to health care facilities so they can better convey the Covid epic. I’m seeing a few tweets suggesting there may be changes, but I can also understand having a policy to maintain patient privacy even in the face of a news story this big.
Alison Cummins 10:36 on 2021-01-27 Permalink
Disappointed but not surprised.
Kate 10:38 on 2021-01-27 Permalink
By which aspect, Alison? That they didn’t have access? Or that they may be getting access sometime soon?
Alison Cummins 10:43 on 2021-01-27 Permalink
That they didn’t have access.
The media have ways to preserve patient privacy.
Jack 11:00 on 2021-01-27 Permalink
I firmly believe that all institutions should allow that level of scrutiny. Obviously not identifying patients or workers without their consent would be mandatory.
I saw a Doc on Vice about the “worst” school in Chicago, where the admin had let a camera crew film for weeks. It was such a courageous decision by the School Board and created a context of understanding and empathy for anyone who watched, good people trying to help kids, kids who because of circumstances beyond their control were running uphill, it was tough to watch. However it was informative and courageous.
I chuckled to think how that request would be addressed by our school boards “information” department.