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Section 3 – Clinical Considerations
3.1 Characteristics of a Good Clinical Photograph
A good photograph tells a story. Table 7 shows various things to look for in a good photograph.
Table 6
Attributes of a poor, good, and best quality photograph
Poor
frame (image) includes only
part of the subject
subject occupies only a small
part of frame
Does the Background Enhance the Subject or Compete with It?
background blends in with the
subject
background is cluttered or
busy
background includes
examiner, clothing, jewelry, or
equipment
image appears blurred, and
details are not available
unable to determine the size
or distribution of the lesions
based on the image
it is hard to tell which part of
the body is in the image
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Good
How Well is the Subject Framed?
frame includes all of the
subject
it is easy to distinguish
the subject from the
background
background clutter does
not detract from subject
Does the Image Have Adequate Resolution?
image is sharp and clear
Does the Image Provide Perspective?
something in the photo
allows the size of the
lesion to be determined
a sufficient amount of
the subject is in view to
identify the area of the
body and extent of the
lesion or injury
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Best
subject fills most of the frame
subject is centered in the frame
camera was parallel to the subject
background consists of neutral
colors that provide good contrast
subject area is adequately exposed
and/or draped
the examiner, clothing, jewelry, and
equipment are not visible in the
photograph
good image quality is maintained
even when enlarged in viewer to
1.5 to 2.0 times normal size
the photo includes a measuring
device so size can be accurately
estimated
left and right, or normal and
affected parts, are shown together
so they can be compared
additional photos are included in
the case to show close-ups as well
as perspective information
titles of photos add helpful
information
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