Question

A 63-year-old man is given the wrong dose of insulin on the ward, resulting in transient hypoglycaemia which is promptly treated without lasting harm. According to the professional duty of candour, what is the most appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Be open with the patient, explain what happened, apologise, and record the incident according to local policy

Answer

Do nothing as no harm occurred

Answer

Record the incident only in your personal notes

Answer

Avoid telling the patient to prevent distress

Answer

Tell the patient only if he asks specifically

Practice question

A 63-year-old man is given the wrong dose of insulin on the ward, resulting in transient hypoglycaemia which is promptly treated without lasting harm. According to the professional duty of candour, what is the most appropriate action?