He Paerewa a Te Kaunihera | Council Standards
Updated statement | On 26 January 2024, we published the updated Disclosure of harm following an adverse event statement on our website.Disclosure of harm refers to instances where a patient has been adversely affected as a direct result of medical care. This statement is intended to help doctors understand the purpose of open disclosure and why transparent communication and honest discussion matter to patients and their family/whānau. It also guides doctors on factors to consider when a situation requires that the harm is disclosed.
View the updated statement.