Duty of candour (poster)
The Duty of candour is a legislative requirement for Victorian health services (effective 30 November 2022) which builds on existing elements of open disclosure as outlined in the Australian Open Disclosure Framework. It encourages open, honest communication when a patient has suffered a serious adverse patient safety event while receiving care.
This translated poster has quick facts on Duty of Candour which you can share with your community.
- Organisation:
- Topic:
- Target audience:
- General, Health practitioners
- Service area:
- VIC
- Published:
- December 2023
- Last reviewed:
- April 2025
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