Decision Report 202201027

  • Case ref:
    202201027
  • Date:
    May 2023
  • Body:
    A Medical Practice in the Grampian NHS Board area
  • Sector:
    Health
  • Outcome:
    Not upheld, no recommendations
  • Subject:
    Clinical treatment / diagnosis

Summary

C complained about how the practice had managed their lithium prescription (a medication used to treat mood disorders).

We took independent advice from a GP. We found that the practice acted reasonably in requesting that C arrange blood tests every three months to monitor their medication levels. We were also satisfied that the practice had provided reasonable advice about how to ensure C did not run out of medication.

We did not uphold C's complaint.

Updated: May 24, 2023