Duty of Candour: Fostering Trust and Openness in Healthcare

Introduction to Duty of Candour:Definition and principlesHistorical context and evolutionEthical considerations in healthcare

Duty of Candour Process:Step-by-step guide to the Duty of Candour processIdentifying incidents that trigger the Duty of CandourTimelines and documentation requirements

Legal Framework:Overview of national and international legal regulationsCase studies and precedentsImplications of non-compliance

Communication Skills for Duty of Candour:Effective communication strategiesEmpathy and compassion in disclosureHandling emotional reactions

Understanding and Managing Adverse Events:Root cause analysisIncident reporting and investigationImplementing preventive measures

Apology and Compensation:Crafting sincere and effective apologiesNavigating the compensation processBalancing legal and ethical considerations

Learning from Incidents:Establishing a culture of continuous improvementIncorporating feedback mechanismsCase studies on successful organizational learning

Accountability and Oversight:Roles and responsibilities in Duty of CandourGovernance structuresQuality assurance and monitoring mechanisms

Cultural Change:Strategies for fostering a culture of opennessOvercoming resistance to changeLeadership's role in cultural transformation

Future Directions and Challenges:Emerging trends in healthcare transparencyAddressing challenges in implementationInternational comparisons and best practices