The insurance implications of open disclosure in healthcare

Abstract

In contrast to as little as a decade ago, open disclosure is now regularly the subject of government policies, professional conferences and academic publications Open disclosure has been advocated since the late 1980s for a variety of reasons, including organisational and legal risk management considerations and, more recently, the need to show respect for the feelings and dignity of victims of adverse events. This article examines the insurance and other legal implications of open disclosure in Australia.