World · East Asia & Pacific · 1 hr ago
JR Sapporo Hospital apologizes after nurse posts patient video
A nurse at JR Sapporo Hospital posted a patient's video online without permission, the hospital said.
The hospital is run by JR Hokkaido and is in Sapporo, Japan.
The video showed a patient in hospital, including while eating and receiving treatment.
The nurse told JR Hokkaido they posted it “for fun,” and the company apologized to the patient and family.
The hospital says it is treating the case as serious and is checking what happened, including whether more than one person was involved.
It says patient and family support comes first and it is responding to the posts.
JR Hokkaido says it will take strict action and work to prevent a repeat once its investigation confirms the facts.
JR Hokkaido apologized to a patient and the patient’s family after a nurse at JR Sapporo Hospital posted a video involving the patient on social media.
The video showed the patient eating and receiving treatment while in hospital, according to STV.
JR Hokkaido said the nurse told investigators they posted it “for fun.”
The hospital said it was checking the facts and would take strict action once they were confirmed.
It also said it was prioritizing support for the patient and family and working to prevent a recurrence.
- Who
- A nurse at JR Sapporo Hospital posted the video. JR Hokkaido apologized to the patient and family.
- What
- A video involving a hospital patient was posted on social media without the patient’s permission, according to STV.
- When
- The incident came to light on October 13, 2026.
- Where
- JR Sapporo Hospital in Sapporo, Japan.
- Why
- The nurse said they posted it “for fun.” The sources do not state a further reason.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The hospital received information that a video involving a patient had been posted online.
JR Sapporo Hospital apologized to the patient and family.
The hospital said it was checking the facts and would take strict action once they were confirmed.
- Hospital
- JR Sapporo Hospital, operated by JR Hokkaido
- Location
- Sapporo, Japan
- Discovery
- October 13, 2026, around midday
- Social platform
- X, formerly Twitter
- Nurse’s explanation
- Posted “for fun
3 sources
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What people are saying
I posted it for fun.
We take this matter seriously and are currently confirming the facts.
We deeply apologize for causing great concern and anxiety to the patient, their family, and everyone concerned.