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Statutory Duty of Candour

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.

50 - 60 minutes
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SAPSE reviews including protections

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.

25 minutes
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Introduction to open disclosure

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.

30 minutes
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Statutory Duty of Candour (SDC): Perspectives

Explore the perspectives of Statutory Duty of Candour with consumers, clinicians and a lawyer.

40 minutes
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