Archive · 1 Aug 2025
NMC Issues Guidelines on Live Surgery Broadcasts
The National Medical Commission, which watches over medical education, has made rules about showing surgeries live online.
These rules say doctors can't show surgeries to advertise themselves, hospitals, or products.
Before a surgery is shown, the patient must agree, and they can change their mind.
The commission prefers showing videos that are already recorded, or using simulations, because they're safer for patients.
Doctors need to make sure patients are healthy enough for the surgery and take care of them after.
The main goal is to protect patients and focus on teaching, not advertising.
The National Medical Commission (NMC) issued guidelines for live surgery broadcasts.
Live broadcasts should not be used for promotion of surgeons, hospitals, or brands.
Patient consent is required, and patients can withdraw it at any time.
NMC favors recorded videos and simulations over live broadcasts due to patient risk.
Surgeons must prioritize patient welfare and adhere to ethical standards during broadcasts.
- Who
- The National Medical Commission (NMC) issued the guidelines.
- What
- Guidelines for live surgery broadcasts were issued.
- When
- The guidelines were issued on July 26.
- Where
- The guidelines apply across the country.
- Why
- To regulate the conduct and broadcast of live surgeries.
Restrictions in Place
Permitted Procedures
Procedure Types
Restrictions in Place
Live broadcasts are discouraged for established procedures
Permitted Procedures
Live broadcasts can be provided for new procedures.
- Issuing Body
- National Medical Commission (NMC)
- Date of Guidelines
- July 26
- Focus
- Regulating live surgery broadcasts
- Patient Consent
- Required, with right to withdraw
- Preferred Methods
- Recorded videos, simulations