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Investigation Report 200600040

  • Report no:
    200600040
  • Date:
    March 2007
  • Body:
    Grampian NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant (Mr C), through his Advocacy Worker (Tthe Advocacy Worker), raised a concern about the circumstances which led to him discharging himself from hospital.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that staff failed to take into account Mr C's mental health problems and as a result he discharged himself from hospital (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018