Summary
In this article Sharon Hartles looks at the tragic case of the death of Robbie Powell and the work of his parents, Will and Diane, in their relentless pursuit for truth, justice and accountability. It looks in detail at the events around and after Robbie's death and their campaign for a individual legal Duty of Candour for healthcare professionals (the current statutory Duty of Candour in the UK covers all care providers registered with the Care Quality Commission, but not individuals).
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Related reading
- The history of Duty of Candour and why Robbie’s Law matters (September 2020)
- The Duty of Candour – where are we now? By Peter Walsh (January 2020)
- When the Duty of Candour becomes personal by Sarah Sneddon (September 2020)
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Robbie Powell: Time for Truth, Justice and Accountability (Sharon Hartles, August 2021)
https://www.open.ac.uk/researchcentres/herc/blog/robbie-powell-time-truth-justice-and-accountability
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