Decision Report 201507597

Summary

Mr C complained about the length of time his wife (Mrs A) spent in Dumfries and Galloway Royal Infirmary. He also complained that before giving medication to Mrs A, staff had not asked him which medication Mrs A was taking prior to her admission.

Mr C also said that the medication prescribed to Mrs A had a detrimental effect on her, physically and mentally, and that the tests she underwent after her admission were unnecessary.

We took independent advice from a consultant geriatrician. The adviser noted that because Mrs A was able to tell staff about her medication, there was no requirement for staff to discuss it further with Mr C. The adviser also found that the admission and the tests subsequently undertaken were appropriate and reasonable. We therefore did not uphold Mr C's complaints.