Mari Rosser, Partner at Hugh James, the Top 100 law firm, comments on the Government's proposals to introduce a statutory duty of candour in England. (hughjames.com)
Quite often, litigation is not sought after for financial gain, but based on the breach of Duty of Candour; doctors seldom apologise or try to rectify the mistake at hand by referring the patient elsewhere. (lawyer-monthly.com)
Since April this year, all healthcare providers registered with the Care Quality Commission are subject to a new statutory Duty of Candour which obliges them to take proactive steps to give patients or their families a full explanation where unexpected harm occurs in a healthcare setting. (mooreblatchresolve.com)