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i. Duty of care

▪ Doctor

➢ The primary duty of all doctors is for the care and safety of

patients. Whatever their role, doctors must do the following.

Engage with colleagues to maintain and improve the safety

and quality of patient care. Contribute to discussions and

decisions about improving the quality of services and

outcomes.