An ICU team is implementing the 'Duty of Candour' following a patient safety incident. According to the CQC and GMC, what does the statutory Duty of Candour require? A Only apologise if a formal complaint is received B When a patient safety incident causes moderate or severe harm (or death), the healthcare provider must: (1) notify the patient/family as soon as reasonably practicable; (2) provide a truthful account of what happened; (3) offer an apology (which is NOT an admission of liability); (4) provide support; and (5) document the notification C Duty of Candour only applies to surgical errors D The incident should be concealed from the family E Duty of Candour is optional
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