Overview
The complainant, Mr C, raised concerns that, following the withdrawal of part of his medication by the manufacturer, clinical staff failed to adequately assess his condition and provide him with suitable alternative medication or check his blood pressure.
Specific complaints and conclusions
The complaints which have been investigated are that:
- (a) staff failed to adequately assess Mr C following the withdrawal of his medication (not upheld);
- (b) a staff grade doctor (the Staff Grade Doctor) inappropriately refused to check Mr C's blood pressure (not upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.