Overview
The complainant (Mr C) raised a number of concerns regarding the treatment he received at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (the Hospital) for an injury to his knee. Mr C also claimed that the consultant treating him (Consultant 1) at the Hospital failed to fully consider all the potential causes for Mr C's problems with his knee.
Specific complaints and conclusions
The complaints which have been investigated are that:
- (a) Consultant 1's assessment of Mr C's symptoms was inadequate and did not go into sufficient detail (not upheld); and
- (b) Consultant 1's diagnosis was not reasonable and he failed to consider the possibility that Mr C was suffering from Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (not upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.