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Will a new 'Hillsborough Law' fill the gaps in the existing 'Duty of Candour' in healthcare?

Authors :
Abrahamson, Elkan
Walsh, Peter
Source :
Journal of Patient Safety & Risk Management. Oct2024, Vol. 29 Issue 5, p225-229. 5p.
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

The article discusses the potential for new legislation in the UK, known as the "Hillsborough Law," which aims to strengthen the concept of candour in public life, particularly in health and social care. Topics include the current statutory duty of candour in the NHS, the need for a broader and more effective duty of candour, and the impact of public inquiries, such as the Hillsborough and Infected Blood inquiries, in driving legislative change.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
25160435
Volume :
29
Issue :
5
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Patient Safety & Risk Management
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
180732043
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/25160435241278835