[Article] Openness and honesty when things go wrong: the professional duty of candour (GMC guidelines)

An article discussing the key issues addressed in the GMC guidance on openness and honesty when things go wrong.  These include what should be discussed with patients when something goes wrong, offering a personalised apology, and the professional judgement to be used when a "near miss" occurs.

Jacob, H. & Raine, H. 2016.  Openness and honesty when things go wrong: the professional duty of candour (GMC guidelines).  Archives of Disease in Childhood: Education and Practice. 101 p 243 - 245.

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