Overview
Mrs C has complained that the admission assessment which took place in her home on 2 November 2004 was inappropriate, after which she was admitted to Rosslynlee Hospital (the Hospital) under section 24 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 (the legislation at the time). This investigation, therefore, focuses on the detailed assessment that is recorded as having taken place and the subsequent admission into hospital. Mrs C was transferred to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (RIE) after two days in the Hospital, as she was physically unwell and the assessment of symptoms and care she required could not be provided within the Hospital.
Specific complaints and conclusions
The complaints which have been investigated are that:
- (a) Mrs C was not properly assessed prior to admission to the Hospital in November2004 (not upheld); and
- (b) Mrs C was inappropriately admitted to the Hospital in November2004 (not upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.