The professional duty of candour
This guidance should be read alongside the Standards of Practice for Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians which all optometrists and dispensing opticians must apply to their practice. The sections are intended to be read together and cannot be read in isolation.
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What is the professional duty of candour?
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About this guidance
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Be candid when things have gone wrong
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Speaking to those close to the patient
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Adverse events that did not result in harm or distress
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Learning from adverse events
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Optometrists and dispensing opticians with high profile or management responsibilities
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