Learning from error: insulin medication Flashcards
1
Q
What is Statutory Duty of Candour
A
Legal obligation to inform patients or family member when things go wrong in patient’s care if it meets a certain threshold (when it results in moderate harm, severe harm, death)
2
Q
What do you need to do as part of the Statutory Duty of Candour
A
Inform verbally
Offer an apology
Supply leaflet
Follow-up after investigation
3
Q
What is classified as ‘moderate harm’
A
When there has been a need to be an increase in care such as moving someone from a ward to intensive care
