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Understanding Duty of Candour in Healthcare by Agnieszka Waligóra is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The Duty of Candour is a legal requirement for healthcare providers to be open and honest with patients when certain patient safety incidents have occurred. It requires notifying the patient of what happened, providing an apology, and being transparent with information. The goal is to help patients receive accurate information and achieve a culture of transparency when mistakes are made that cause harm. All NHS providers must comply with the statutory Duty of Candour. The guidance explains what triggers the
- Author
- Agnieszka Waligóra
- Language
- EN