• Brit J Hosp Med · Nov 2023

    Editorial

    Duty of candour: encouraging a culture of openness and honesty.

    • Hanzla Naeem, Erin J Demoulin, James Allen, Adrian Andronic, and Anthony Howard.
    • Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK.
    • Brit J Hosp Med. 2023 Nov 2; 84 (11): 141-4.

    AbstractIn a climate where there is a fear of blame and litigation associated with medical practice, this editorial discusses the current guidance within the UK on the duty of candour, both professional and statutory, highlighting cases where action has been taken.

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