Duty of Candour
The duty of candour is a statutory (legal) duty to be open and honest with patients or their families, when something goes wrong that appears to have caused or could lead to significant harm in the future. It applies to all health and social care organisations in England.
For more information, please visit: www.avma.org.uk/duty-of-candour
Date Published: 10th April, 2025
Date Last Updated: 10th April, 2025