Candor Act Resources
The Utah Medical Candor Act, which was enacted in May 2022, establishes a voluntary framework for healthcare providers, which includes healthcare facilities, to offer compassionate and timely responses to patients who experience an adverse event.
The Utah Medical Candor Act was the result of an initiative undertaken by the Utah Medical Association (UMA). UMA's efforts to gain support in getting the legislation passed and its work with other partners across Utah's healthcare community were invaluable in designing a process to benefit patients, their families, clinicians, and healthcare systems by formalizing a non-adversarial process where there can be open communication about what happened, why it happened, and what can be done to prevent this in the future.
Below are several resources that are readily available and provide comprehensive details about the Utah Medical Candor Act, the Candor process, as well as sample templates of required forms.
General Resources
H.B. 344 
The Utah Medical Candor Act is a state legislation that aims to promote transparency and open communication in the healthcare system. It outlines specific requirements for healthcare providers and facilities in the event of an adverse medical incident.
Copic's Resources for the Utah Medical Candor Act
COPIC's comprehensive guide to the Utah Medical Candor Act includes FAQs, an overview of the medical candor process, and considerations for healthcare facilities/hospitals.
Utah Medical Candor Act—Consent and Other Forms
General templates of forms used during the Candor process for the healthcare community are available to download and use in English and en Español (Spanish). PLEASE NOTE: All forms use the language required under the Utah Medical Candor Act, and any edits should be made and/or reviewed by the proper legal counsel.
UMA Resources
Utah Medical Candor Act - Private Practice Form
Private practice physicians may use a customized initial candor notice form, which is personalized and tailored to you.
Download it here
Utah Medical Candor Act - Article 