SPSO (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) Not Upheld

Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board

201808272 · Health › clinical treatment / diagnosis · Decision date: 01 June 2020 · View NHS Ayrshire & Arran scorecard
Clinical negligence harms learning

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Summary

Mr C complained that his pain medication had been stopped and said that he suffered significant pain as a result.

We took independent advice from a GP. We found that the decision to stop Mr C's pain medication was reasonable and he was reasonably followed up with, and offered appropriate alternatives, for his pain. Therefore, we did not uphold Mr C's complaint.

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