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Decision Report 201903992

  • Case ref:
    201903992
  • Date:
    May 2022
  • Body:
    Fife NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health
  • Outcome:
    Not upheld, no recommendations
  • Subject:
    Clinical treatment / diagnosis

Summary

C complained about the board regarding treatment provided to their late spouse (A) at the end of their life. C was concerned that the board had failed to provide A with reasonable care and treatment, and failed to manage their diet appropriately. C was also concerned about the board's recording of an incident where A fell and broke their hip, as well as that the board refused to allow A to attend a relative's funeral.

We took independent advice from an appropriately qualified clinician. We found that the board had provided reasonable care and treatment throughout, including managing A's diet appropriately and keeping a reasonable record. There was no record in the clinical notes that the board had refused to allow A to attend a relative's funeral.

Given these points, we did not uphold C's complaints.

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Updated: May 18, 2022