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Case ref:201507560
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Date:August 2016
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Body:Western Isles NHS Board
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Sector:Health
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Outcome:Not upheld, no recommendations
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Subject:clinical treatment / diagnosis
Summary
Mr C complained that he received poor wound care following surgery. He said this resulted in his wound splitting open at home and he had to be readmitted to Western Isles Hospital. Mr C experienced protracted pain and distress due to the condition of his wound.
We took independent advice from a nursing adviser and found that the risk of infection had been discussed with Mr C as part of the consent process before his surgery. We also found that the nursing records, including assessments and charts, were of a reasonable standard and demonstrated that Mr C's wound was appropriately monitored and treated before his initial discharge from hospital.