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  • Images of otoscopy: rate and extent of non-compliance with good practice standards

  • G Crundwell, J Harmer, M Maltby, T Mills, C Neumann, L Walsh, D Baguley
  • Journal:
    The Journal of Laryngology & Otology / Volume 129 / Issue 1 / January 2015
    Published online by Cambridge University Press:
    20 January 2015, pp. 27-31
    Print publication:
    January 2015
  • Background:

    The British Society of Audiology has produced clear guidelines as to how otoscopy should be undertaken; however, no nationally recognised guidelines exist for the wider clinical community. Images of otoscopy appear in many books, journals, magazines and websites.

    Objective:

    This study aimed to determine the rate of non-compliance with good practice in images of otoscopy, the seriousness of the breach, and whether this is more common in sites for professionals or the general public.

    Method:

    Google Images was searched using the terms ‘otoscopy’ and ‘ear examination’. A total of 200 images were identified and collated. The images were reviewed for compliance with good practice standards.

    Results:

    Only 12.75 per cent of the images were graded as having no breach of good practice standards.

    Conclusion:

    Professional websites have a responsibility to show best practice. When choosing an image, the source of the image needs to be carefully considered.