Investigation Report 200601008

  • Report no:
    200601008
  • Date:
    March 2008
  • Body:
    Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant (Ms C) was referred to a consultant orthopaedic surgeon (Consultant 1) at the Southern General Hospital in Glasgow for a diagnosis of the knee pain she had been suffering for some time.  Because the pain continued, she then saw a private consultant who recommended treatment which proved successful.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that Consultant 1 incorrectly diagnosed Ms C's knee condition, leading to damage which could have been prevented if a correct diagnosis had been made earlier (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018