Overview
The aggrieved (Mr A) raised a number of concerns, through his Member of the Scottish Parliament (Mr C), about the treatment received by his wife (Mrs A) prior to and during an admission to Raigmore Hospital (the Hospital) in 2000.
Specific complaints and conclusions
The complaints which have been investigated are that:
- (a) the hospital admission was caused by the staff's failure to ensure that Mrs A received vitamin B12 injections (not upheld); and
- (b) staff incorrectly stated there were traces of benzodiazepines in Mrs A's urine samples and this led to Mr A being interviewed by the police (not upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.