Duty of Care

CPD
29m
Updated 20 Jun 2023 Certificate

In this Mandatory Training Module, explore what constitutes a 'duty', how this duty may be breached, and the resulting consequences. Develop a clear understanding of your legal and professional accountabilities as you fulfill your responsibility in the provision of patient care, and review what standards of care are reasonably expected by healthcare providers and what consequences may occur should these standards not be met.

Content

5 Video Units • 11 Questions
Pre-reflection
1 Question
Duty of Care
1 Question
3m
What is 'Duty of Care'?
4 Questions
3m
Breach of Duty of Care
2 Questions
1m
Scenario
2 Questions
4m
Reflection Answers
4m
Post-reflection
1 Question

What you'll learn:

1

Be clear about the extent of your duty of care.

2

Understand the reasonable standard of care expected in your health setting.

3

Recognise the consequences of not providing a sufficient duty of care.

Who it's for:

All healthcare staff.


Validation of Learning
  • Evidence that you have read relevant legislation and standards relating to your work.
  • Evidence you have reviewed the policies and procedures in your workplace.
  • A written summary of a journal article or book chapter you have recently read relating to your duty of care.

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Last updated20 Jun 2023

Published06 May 2019

Due for review29 Jun 2025
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