Candour Flashcards
1
Q
what does the GDC say about candour
A
being open and honest with patients when something goes wrong
2
Q
what is the duty of candour
A
the volunteering of all relevant information to person who may or may not have been harmed by the provision of serivices or not the information has been requested
3
Q
what should you do if a patient under your care has suffered from harm
A
- put matters right
- offer an apology
- explain fully and promptly what happened and the likely short and long term effects
4
Q
what must be offered to the patient
A
offer a written apology
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