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Case ref:201404149
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Date:April 2015
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Body:A Medical Practice in the Western Isles NHS Board area
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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 to the practice that he was concerned that his daughter (Miss A) had been inappropriately prescribed medication for bladder problems. He felt that this was not clinically indicated and was for convenience only, and that Miss A was at risk of side effects from the medication. The practice believed that the medication was appropriate for the symptoms Miss A presented with.
We took independent advice from one of our medical advisers, an experienced GP. Our adviser was satisfied from the medical records that, given Miss A's reported symptoms of urinary frequency and medical history, the medication was appropriate. We found that the practice's actions in prescribing the medication was appropriate and we did not uphold Mr C's complaint.