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Decision Report 201705169

  • Case ref:
    201705169
  • Date:
    July 2018
  • Body:
    Tayside NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health
  • Outcome:
    Not upheld, no recommendations
  • Subject:
    clinical treatment / diagnosis

Summary

Ms C complained about the care and treatment provided to her by the board in relation to her hearing. Ms C had surgery to fit a hearing implant and after this she felt that her hearing deteriorated. Ms C also developed tinnitus (a ringing or buzzing in the ears). Ms C further complained that the communication with her from clinicians with regards to her hearing was not reasonable.

We took advice from an ear, nose, and throat consultant and an audiologist (a healthcare professional who specialises in hearing, balance and related disorders). We found that there was no suggestion that the reduction in Ms C's hearing was due to the surgery, and that clinicians involved in her care had provided a reasonable standard of care. We also found that the records showed a reasonable level of communication with Ms C. We did not uphold Ms C's complaints.

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Updated: December 2, 2018