Question

A consultant discovers that a medication error on the ward led to a patient receiving double the intended dose of Morphine, requiring naloxone but with no lasting harm. What is the most appropriate action according to duty of candour principles?

Accepted Answer

Inform the patient and family honestly, apologise and explain what will be done to prevent recurrence

Answer

Do nothing because no permanent harm occurred

Answer

Document the incident but do not tell the patient

Answer

Blame the individual nurse and take no further action

Answer

Discuss only with colleagues informally

Practice question

A consultant discovers that a medication error on the ward led to a patient receiving double the intended dose of Morphine, requiring naloxone but with no lasting harm. What is the most appropriate action according to duty of candour principles?