Duty of Candour

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Duty of Candour

This course will help you to understand the importance of duty of candour and what your responsibilities are when working with individuals, as well as the consequences that can occur when it is not applied.

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Duty of Candour

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About The Course

This course will guide you through understanding the crucial concept of duty of candour, a fundamental principle in health and social care. You will learn why it is important to be open and transparent when mistakes happen, especially when working closely with individuals who rely on your professional support. Duty of candour involves recognizing your responsibilities when incidents occur and ensuring honesty and accountability in your actions.

Additionally, this course will explore the potential consequences when duty of candour is not upheld, which can affect trust, professional relationships, and overall quality of care. By the end of the course, you will have a solid foundation in applying duty of candour in your everyday practice, ensuring the best outcomes for the individuals you serve.

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Learning Outcomes

Understand what duty of candour is and why it exists
Be able to explain the different types of duty of candour
Know how to apply it when working with individuals
Know what is meant by definitions of harm and notifiable safety incidents
Be aware of your responsibilities if an incident occurs
Know who to contact in order to uphold your duty of candour
Understand the key steps of an investigation

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Course Modules

Chapter 1 What is duty of candour?

Chapter 2 Professional & statutory duty of candour

Chapter 3 Definitions of harm & notifiable safety incidents

Chapter 4 What to do if an incident occurs & who to contact

Chapter 5 Summary

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