Health

GP surgery missed signs of man’s stroke

A patient was prescribed Diazapan after he complained to his GP about feeling unwell. 

We asked the surgery to apologise after he was later found to have suffered five strokes in the space of a week. 

Report recommendations

We recommended that in addition to the apology, the Surgery should provide training to relevant staff on documenting consultations and giving advice to patients.

Category
Health & Social Care
Organisation
GP
Decision
Upheld
Case Reference
202002854
Issue Date
Format
  • ODT
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