Summary
Mrs C complained that the care and treatment she received at Raigmore Hospital, in relation to problems with her gallbladder, was unreasonable. She said that on several occasions she attended an out-of-hours GP and the emergency department but her symptoms were not investigated and as a result, when she was diagnosed with cholecystitis (inflammation of the gallbladder), the surgery was complicated and her recovery was difficult.
We took independent advice from a GP, a consultant in emergency medicine, and a surgeon. We found that the care and treatment provided to Mrs C was of a reasonable standard and there was no indication of gallbladder problems at her attendances prior to the diagnosis of cholecystitis. We did not uphold Mrs C's complaint.
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