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Decision Report 202003178

  • Case ref:
    202003178
  • Date:
    December 2021
  • Body:
    A Medical Practice in the Tayside NHS Board aread
  • Sector:
    Health
  • Outcome:
    Not upheld, no recommendations
  • Subject:
    Clinical treatment / diagnosis

Summary

C complained on behalf of their parent (A). A had dementia, lived in their own home and took a number of medications. C raised concerns that A was not able to take their medication safely without supervision.

We took independent advice from a GP. We found that the primary responsibility of the practice was to prescribe appropriate medication for A's condition. They also had a role in assessing A's mental state and making appropriate referrals to other specialists. In terms of those responsibilities, we found that there was no evidence of failure on the practice's part.

There was a problem with one of A's prescriptions when they changed pharmacy. The practice addressed this problem quickly and an appropriate apology was given. As such, we did not uphold the complaint.

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Updated: December 22, 2021