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Investigation Report 200700972

  • Report no:
    200700972
  • Date:
    February 2008
  • Body:
    A Medical Practice, Fife NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant (Mrs C) raised concerns that the Medical Practice (the Practice) inadequately monitored her husband (Mr C)'s blood clotting therapy, which led to him requiring frequent hospital admissions.

Specific complaint and conclusions

The complaint which has been investigated is that, between January 2005 and June 2007, the Practice inadequately monitored and failed to take appropriate action in relation to Mr C's blood clotting therapy (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018