Ten NHS trusts referred over monitoring consent

• Ten NHS trusts have been referred to regulators for using infrared monitoring technology in patient bedrooms without adequate consent procedures
• The technology tracks vital signs including breathing and pulse remotely, raising privacy and governance concerns
• Clinicians should ensure explicit informed consent is obtained before deploying any ambient monitoring devices in patient spaces

Infrared technology is used in patients' bedrooms and can monitor their breathing and pulse.

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