Patient should have been told about treatment's possible side effects
A man complained that an injection in his lower back left him in severe constant pain.
We found that the Northern Trust carried out the procedure properly, but did not fully explain to the man that it may lead to his symptoms worsening.
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Report recommendations
We asked the Trust to make sure when staff obtain consent from patients having a nerve root block procedure that they also explain it may lead to their symptoms getting worse.
| Category | Health & Social Care
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| Organisation | Belfast Health and Social Care Trust
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| Decision | Upheld
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| Case Reference |
202003384
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