The paper provides a list of (and weblinks to) guidance and resources found in:
- England and Scotland (statutory duty of candour)
- Republic of Ireland (open disclosure)
- Australia (open disclosure framework)
- New Zealand (open disclosure)
- Canada (disclosure guidelines)
- USA (Communication and Optimal resolution – CANDOUR – toolkit)
- Germany (patient’s rights to open disclosure)
- Sweden (patient’s rights to information on adverse incidents)
Whilst the paper focuses primarily on health and social care settings, the final section provides links to various ethical codes on candour, openness, honesty and transparency in other industries and sectors.
Duty of Candour – Guidance and Resources