Lost medical records

Summary 373 |

Ms W complained about the care and treatment she received while in hospital, and about the attitude and conduct of some staff members.


What happened

Ms W was admitted to hospital very unwell. Staff undertook a procedure that Ms W believed caused her permanent damage. She was also worried about other aspects of her care and treatment such as medication and the conduct of nursing staff.

What we found

There was evidence of failings in the care and treatment Ms W received and poor conduct on the part of one nurse. However, we concluded that the Trust had taken the appropriate action to put things right.

We were unable to substantiate one aspect of Ms W's complaint because the Trust could not provide the relevant medical records.

Putting it right

The Trust apologised to Ms W for the fact that its error in losing some records meant that she could not receive a full response to part of her complaint.

Health or Parliamentary
Health
Organisations we investigated

Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Location

Greater London

Complainants' concerns ?

Did not apologise properly or do enough to put things right

Result

Apology