What is the Medical Defence Organisations stand on open disclosure?
Medical Defence Organisations (MDOs), through their nominated representative, voted in favour of the adoption of the National Open Disclosure Standard. The guidelines on how members will be assisted throughout an open disclosure process have been developed in collaboration with medical defence organisations. Treasury Managed Fund (TMF) has also been actively involved in consultations with NSW Health. Members of MDOs may wish to obtain further specific information and guidance from their organisations. MDOs are committed to supporting their members, on the understanding that they will be informed at an early stage of any open disclosure process and have the opportunity to advise and assist. This position will be confirmed to a doctor who reports an open disclosure event to his/her MDO. The first point of contact should be the medico-legal advisory telephone service of the MDO. Issues that will be addressed by an adviser include: • confirmation of member details • nature of incident • na
