A drug error during an operation caused a patient temporary harm. What is the doctor's professional duty?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Be open, apologise and explain what happened
- Step 1: The professional duty of candour is set out by the GMC and other regulators. Step 2. Patients must be told promptly when something has gone wrong, with an apology and support, and the incident is reported through safety systems. Answer: Be open, apologise and explain what happened. Why not the others: Concealment breaches the duty. Altering records is dishonest. Telling staff only does not discharge the duty to the patient.
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