Investigation Report 200502714

  • Report no:
    200502714
  • Date:
    October 2007
  • Body:
    Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant (Ms C) raised concerns about her care and treatment by a consultant (Consultant 1), information that was included in a letter and subsequent effect on her medical care as a result.

Specific complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that:

  • (a) Consultant 1's medical treatment of Ms C was inadequate (not upheld);
  • (b) Consultant 1 wrote a letter to Ms C's GP containing information Ms C had advised was incorrect (upheld); and
  • (c) Consultant 1's comments had a negative influence on other medical practitioners involved with Ms C's case (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018