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: Some patients, particularly in the breast cancer community, argue that hyper-visible, "upbeat" awareness campaigns can feel voyeuristic, stripping away the gritty reality of the disease in favor of a consumable, "cute" narrative.

The debate surrounding medical voyeurism highlights the tension between medical education and patient rights. Some medical schools and hospitals have implemented policies to ensure that patients are aware of observational learning and provide informed consent. Others argue that observational learning is essential for medical education and that patients should not be burdened with requests for consent. medical voyeur