Overview

This detailed course provides learners with a comprehensive overview of the duty of candour, the legislation associated with the duty of candour and how to implement and uphold the duty of candour in practice.

Objectives

1. Understand the definition of the duty of candour
2. Understand the legislation and principles behind the implementation of duty of candour
3. Learn the reasons why, and in what situations, duty of candour should be applied
4. Learn how to provide patients, their relatives or representatives with an apology that meets the duty of candour requirements

Who is this course for?

All staff in general practice