Surveillance – who's watching you?
Abstract
Purpose
This article seeks to explore the use of surveillance in personal litigation.
Design/methodology/approach
The paper involves a discussion drawing upon case material in relation to acquired brain injury.
Findings
Surveillance can have a detrimental effect upon the person with traumatic brain injury's emotional state and psychological wellbeing, adversely effecting rehabilitation and potentially producing misleading information.
Practical implications
This paper raises awareness of the possible ramifications of surveillance and the need for vigilance by families and social care staff.
Originality/value
The paper highlights the ethical implications and potential adverse effects of surveillance.
Keywords
Citation
Greenfield, J. (2012), "Surveillance – who's watching you?", Social Care and Neurodisability, Vol. 3 No. 1, pp. 37-39. https://doi.org/10.1108/20420911211207053
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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