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A Medical Practice in the Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board area

SPSO (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) Not Upheld Reference 201204535 Sector Health Category clinical treatment / diagnosis Decided 01 June 2013

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Summary

Mr C complained to the medical practice about the level of treatment he had received there over a period of a few years. They responded, acknowledging that there had been communication difficulties with Mr C, and that actions of and comments from the GPs had been made with the best of intentions.

It was their view that Mr C had misinterpreted these. However, as a result of the complaint, the practice said that they had learned that they should be more sensitive and vigilant towards any patient who is dissatisfied or unhappy with any member of staff.

Our investigation found that the medical records confirmed the information in the practice's response to Mr C, and that they had carried out a thorough investigation into his complaint.

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