Duty of Candour Annual Report

Practice: Quantum Health

Reporting Period: 01 January 2024 – 31 December 2024


Duty of Candour Statement

Every healthcare professional must be open and honest with patients when something goes wrong with their treatment or care which causes, or has the potential to cause, harm or distress.

In such circumstances, the Duty of Candour procedure requires that the patient is informed, an apology is offered, appropriate support or remedial action is provided, and a full explanation of what happened and any potential effects is given.


Reportable Incidents

During the reporting period 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024, there were:

  • Number of Duty of Candour incidents: 0

There were no incidents that met the threshold for Duty of Candour within Quantum Health during this period.


Learning and Improvement

As no Duty of Candour incidents were identified during this reporting year, there were no specific actions or changes required as a result of Duty of Candour procedures.

However, Quantum Health continues to promote a culture of openness, transparency, and learning. Staff are regularly reminded of their professional responsibilities under the Duty of Candour and are encouraged to report and reflect on any concerns, near misses, or adverse events through appropriate internal processes.


Review and Approval

This report is produced in line with the Duty of Candour (Scotland) Regulations and is reviewed and updated annually.


Date of approval: 2025
Approved by: Dr Usman Haq