This module will assist clinicians to understand the requirements of the Statutory Duty of Candour (SDC) when a patient has suffered a serious adverse patient safety event (SAPSE) in a health service entity.
SAPSE reviews are protected reviews of serious adverse patient safety events (SAPSE). In completing this module, clinicians will understand the requirements to undertake a SAPSE review, as well as the relevant protections.
This module will assist clinicians to understand the main principles of open disclosure, as well as how to offer an apology, as outlined in the Australian Open Disclosure Framework.
Explore the perspectives of Statutory Duty of Candour with consumers, clinicians and a lawyer.