Duty of Candour

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Screening/Clinical Incident Occurs


Has moderate/severe harm or death occurred?

├── No → Duty of Candour does not apply.
│ Offer audit if patient requests.

└── Yes

Conduct Internal Review (Audit)


Has a process failure or error below standard occurred?

├── No → Harm due to known limitations of screening.
│ Duty of Candour does not apply.
│ Share audit findings if patient requests.

└── Yes → Notifiable Safety Incident

Duty of Candour Applies

├── Inform patient or representative

├── Offer explanation + audit findings

├── Apologize truthfully

├── Provide reasonable support

└── Document discussion + notify GP

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