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Investigation Report 200701335

  • Report no:
    200701335
  • Date:
    May 2008
  • Body:
    Lothian NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant (Mrs C) was concerned that she had not been offered appropriate treatment when she was seen by a doctor (Doctor 1) during an out-patient appointment at the Western General Hospital.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that Doctor 1 failed to provide Mrs C with appropriate treatment (not upheld).

Redress and recommendation

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018