A Voluntary Early Resolution

Candid communication promotes trust within the doctor-patient relationship and improves patient care.

What is CANDOR?

Communication AND Optimal Resolution

Our Mission

To advance patient safety by promoting and protecting candid communications.

CANDOR would provide an additional and alternate process for patients, physicians, and facilities to resolve unanticipated outcomes.

CANDOR in Practice


Promote proactive candid conversations.


 Provide a way for clinicians and facilities to expeditiously accept responsibility for error and be accountable to the patient.


Create a culture of transparency between patients, physicians, and hospital facilities.