Duty of Candour in Healthcare Practice: Medical Ethics, Probity & Patient Safety

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About Course

Duty of Candour is no longer just “good practice” – it is a legal and professional requirement for every modern healthcare professional. ⚖️

In this concise, practice‑focused course, you will learn how to be open, honest, and transparent with patients when things go wrong, how to apologise effectively, and how to meet UK regulator expectations while protecting patient safety and your professional registration.

Through real‑world scenarios, medico‑legal insights, and ethical reflection, you’ll build the confidence to handle difficult conversations, document incidents correctly, and contribute to a culture of safety, trust, and accountability in your workplace.

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Course Content

Section 1: Foundations of Duty of Candour & Professional Standards

  • Welcome & Course Overview: Why Duty of Candour Matters
  • Professional Standards in Healthcare: GMC, NMC, HCPC & You
  • Duty of Candour: Legal, Ethical & Professional Responsibilities Explained

Section 2: Fitness to Practise, Probity & Safe Clinical Practice

Section 3: Ethical Dilemmas, Conscientious Objection & Professional Judgement

Section 4: Duty of Candour in Action – When Things Go Wrong

Section 5: Mastering Clinical Documentation & Incident Reporting

Section 6: Communication Skills for Difficult Conversations

Section 7: Future of Healthcare – AI, Digital Ethics & Modern Professional Standards