Decision Report 201700107

Summary

Mrs C complained about the care and treatment she received at Wishaw General Hospitial in relation to her fertility treatment. In particular, Mrs C stated that she had been misinformed that the medication she was taking would not affect her fertility.

We took independent advice from a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist (the medical specialty that deals with pregnancy, childbirth, and the post-partum period and the health of the female reproductive systems and the breasts). We found that the correct investigations in relation to Mrs C fertility problems had been performed in a timely manner. We also noted that it was explained to Mrs  C at an early stage about the contributory factors to the fertility problems she was experiencing and the treatment which would be required. We found that there was no evidence that Mrs C had been misinformed about the cause of her fertility problem and that she had been kept advised of the results of the various investigations carried out as they proceeded. Therefore, we did not uphold the complaint.

Mrs C also complained that the board had failed to adequately address her complaint. We found that the board had handled the complaint in line with their complaint process and had offered the opportunity to meet with senior staff to address any outstanding questions. We did not uphold the complaint.