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Screening/Clinical Incident Occurs
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Has moderate/severe harm or death occurred?
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├── No → Duty of Candour does not apply.
│ Offer audit if patient requests.
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└── Yes
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Conduct Internal Review (Audit)
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Has a process failure or error below standard occurred?
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├── No → Harm due to known limitations of screening.
│ Duty of Candour does not apply.
│ Share audit findings if patient requests.
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└── Yes → Notifiable Safety Incident
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Duty of Candour Applies
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├── Inform patient or representative
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├── Offer explanation + audit findings
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├── Apologize truthfully
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├── Provide reasonable support
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└── Document discussion + notify GP
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