The Canadian Disclosure Guidelines build on various patient safety initiatives currently underway across Canada and are intended to assist and support healthcare providers, inter-professional teams, organizations, and regulators in developing and implementing disclosure policies, practices and training methods across Canada.
These guidelines symbolize a commitment to the patient's right to be informed if they are involved in an adverse event, by promoting a clear and consistent approach to disclosure, emphasizing the importance of inter-professional teamwork, and supporting learning from adverse events.
The development and approval of the Canadian Disclosure Guidelines is a significant achievement in healthcare in Canada.