A serious error occurred during surgery leading to extended hospital stay. According to the duty of candour which action is required...

Question

A serious error occurred during surgery leading to extended hospital stay. According to the duty of candour which action is required

Accepted Answer

Inform the patient honestly and apologise

Answer

Hide the error to avoid litigation

Answer

Wait until they complain officially

Answer

Only disclose if they specifically ask

Answer

Blame the nursing staff

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Professionalism