If you want to take a picture to share with trainees or for research, you need the patient's explicit consent, whether or not you believe they are identifiable.
It is your responsibility to do this in a way the patient can understand, telling them the purpose of taking the picture, how long it will be kept and how it will be stored.
For more information, read our guide on education, media and confidentiality.
This page was correct at publication on 13/01/2022. Any guidance is intended as general guidance for members only. If you are a member and need specific advice relating to your own circumstances, please contact one of our advisers.