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"Consultant seems to be completely ignoring the situation"

About: General practices in Greater Glasgow & Clyde New Stobhill Hospital / Gastroenterology

(as the patient),

I recently attended a gastroenterology appointment at Stobhill hospital. At this appointment the consultant discussed my case and advised that they would arrange for me to have a scan of my upper bowel. They also advised they would write to my GP to arrange follow-up bloods due to ongoing issues with my iron levels being low after both blood transfusions and an iron infusion last year.

After waiting 2 months and having not received any appointment for a scan I called the hospital for an update only to find that no referral had been made for any scan. I called the consultant's secretary to advise what I had been told. 6 calls and 2 emails later I am still waiting. Absolutely nothing has been done. 

I have since been told that no clinic notes were  completed for the day I attended in February. The consultant is not replying to any emails or messages left by their secretary.

I have since involved my own GP surgery who have been amazing, however they have also been unsuccessful in moving this situation forward.

I feel very frustrated that the consultant seems to be  completely ignoring the situation. Where is the duty of care? I feel their behaviour is reckless and negligent. I didn't want to have to complain but I feel I have exhausted all other avenues. 

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Response from Sharon Harrison, Clinical Services Manager, Gastroenterology, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 6 days ago
Sharon Harrison
Clinical Services Manager, Gastroenterology,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde
Submitted on 14/05/2024 at 13:32
Published on Care Opinion at 13:34


Dear Catherine837

I was sorry to read of the issues you are experiencing and how it is affecting you.

As care opinion is anonymous if you can please get in touch with your personal details by email to Sharon.Harrison@ggc.scot.nhs.uk to allow me to look into this further.

Best wishes

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