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Case ref:201903992
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Date:May 2022
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Body:Fife 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
C complained about the board regarding treatment provided to their late spouse (A) at the end of their life. C was concerned that the board had failed to provide A with reasonable care and treatment, and failed to manage their diet appropriately. C was also concerned about the board's recording of an incident where A fell and broke their hip, as well as that the board refused to allow A to attend a relative's funeral.
We took independent advice from an appropriately qualified clinician. We found that the board had provided reasonable care and treatment throughout, including managing A's diet appropriately and keeping a reasonable record. There was no record in the clinical notes that the board had refused to allow A to attend a relative's funeral.
Given these points, we did not uphold C's complaints.