Ethical coffee room 1: Case 14-year-old male

Alex, A 14-year-old male, has just been operated for an ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) repair. Today is the first day that the patient can mobilise out of bed with assistance by two. The orthopaedic nurse and physiotherapist assist the patient with mobilisation. The patient’s relative is present on the ward at this time. The nurse notices the relative taking a video of the patient walking with crutches, which shows the nurse and physiotherapist within the healthcare setting.

• What kind of ethical aspects/principles can you identify in this case? Is there values conflict?
• What would be your chosen course of action?
• What are the ethical considerations informing your decision?