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Investigation Report 200502351

  • Report no:
    200502351
  • Date:
    October 2006
  • Body:
    Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant's father suffered profuse haemorrhaging after an endoscopy.  His son raised concerns about whether the procedure was conducted with a reasonable degree of care.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The endoscopy was not carried out with a reasonable degree of care and caused a haemorrhage (not upheld).

Redress and recommendation

The Ombudsman has no recommendation to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018