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Case ref:201803525
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Date:June 2019
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Body:A Medical Practice in the Lothian NHS Board area
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Sector:Health
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Outcome:Not upheld, no recommendations
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Subject:clinical treatment / diagnosis
Summary
Mrs C complained about the treatment she received from the practice for an infection in her leg. Mrs C attended an out-of-hours surgery over the weekend prior to attending her local practice on the Monday. The practice adjusted Mrs C's medications and arranged a follow-up appointment with a nurse for wound dressing. Mrs C's leg grew worse and a GP was called to her home. The GP arranged for Mrs C's admission and further assessment at a hospital.
We took independent medical advice from a GP. We found that Mrs C's treatment by the practice was reasonable and found no failings in the treatment offered. Therefore, we did not uphold Mrs C's complaint.