SPSO (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) Not Upheld

Fife NHS Board

202007201 · Health › Clinical treatment / diagnosis · Decision date: 01 March 2022 · View NHS Fife scorecard

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Summary

C complained about the board, regarding their treatment of a benign cyst. C complained that since being seen by the board they failed to take a proactive approach despite the pain and discomfort they were experiencing. C also complained that the board unreasonably prescribed antibiotics for an infection of the cyst which later transpired to not have been present.

On investigation, we took independent advice from a GP clinical adviser. We found that the board's treatment of C had been overall reasonable. On this basis, we did not uphold C's complaint.

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