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Grampian NHS Board

SPSO (Scottish Public Services Ombudsman) Not Upheld Reference 201405725 Sector Health Category clinical treatment / diagnosis Decided 01 February 2016

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Clinical negligence harms learning

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Mrs C complained about the care her son (Mr A) received from Cornhill Hospital in 2014. Mrs C was unhappy that Mr A's anti-psychotic medication was reduced and that his short-term detention under mental health legislation was revoked.

We took independent advice on this case from two mental health specialists. We found that it was reasonable for the medication to be reduced given that Mr A had not shown signs of psychosis or mood disturbances during his hospital admission. We also found that the decision to revoke the short-term detention was appropriate and in accordance with mental health legislation which sets out that at all times the least restrictive option is consistent with best practice.

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