With so many problems from botched surgeries you would think a patient would be able to request this.
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ORs need to have as little external distractions as possible.
Imagine your self under anesthesia, chest open on the operating table, when your surgical team has just screwed up something.
Do you want their next thought to be: how do we fix this so the patient turns out ok? Or, do you want it to be: oh shoot we are going to get sued, what should we do next that puts us at least legal risk?
Some surgeons do film their surgeries. However, if they are not electing to film themselves, you do not want to put extra distractions or stress on them while your life depends on their 100% focus.
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