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Investigation Report 200501744

  • Report no:
    200501744
  • Date:
    January 2008
  • Body:
    Western Isles NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant (Mrs C) raised a number of concerns about the treatment and advice which she received in relation to her heart condition.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that Mrs C was given conflicting interpretations of echocardiography examinations undertaken between 2002 and 2005 and that she was given erroneous advice about her condition (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018