Surveillance – who's watching you?

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Social Care and Neurodisability

ISSN: 2042-0919

Online from: 2010

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Document Information:
Title:	Surveillance – who's watching you?
Author(s):	Jill Greenfield, (Partner at Field Fisher Waterhouse, London, UK)
Citation:	Jill Greenfield, (2012) "Surveillance – who's watching you?", Social Care and Neurodisability, Vol. 3 Iss: 1, pp.37 - 39
Keywords:	Damages, Defence tactics, Litigation, Personal injury, Surveillance
Article type:	Case study
DOI:	10.1108/20420911211207053 (Permanent URL)
Publisher:	Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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.