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Investigation Report 200502016

  • Report no:
    200502016
  • Date:
    May 2007
  • Body:
    Lanarkshire NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant (Ms C) raised concerns about the nursing care received by her mother (Mrs A).

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that nursing staff failed to adequately supervise and monitor Mrs A's condition (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make but suggests that consideration should be given to when it is appropriate for patients to be shut off from observation.

Updated: December 11, 2018