Case file: Infected rash
...Mrs H is asthmatic and clinically obese, complaining of a painful skin rash for the past few weeks...
Case file: Excessive SAR request
...the patient has asked for a copy of every phone call she has ever made to the practice...
Case file: Disputed consent for surgery
...the patient is unhappy with the cosmetic outcome and said he did not realise the surgery would be so invasive...
Case file: Threshold for a GMC investigation
...the building contractor threatens to report the doctor to the GMC over an alleged rude personal comment...
Case file: Just a sprain
...The surgeon expresses “surprise” that the diagnosis was missed in A&E and that there was no onward referral to an orthopaedic specialist...
Case file: Twisted ankle
...Dr G receives a letter claiming failure to diagnose the ankle fracture and refer for X-ray...
Case file: Alleged falsification of notes
...In her complaint to the GMC Mrs V states that Dr T failed to correctly check her brother’s vital signs and falsified readings...
Case file: Dispute over referral letter
...Ms S alleges that Dr N provided “selective and inaccurate details” in a referral letter...
Case file: Post-incident meeting
...Dr N should be allowed to review the patient records before providing responses to questions relating to her involvement in the care provided...
Case file: Gut pain
...it is claimed that Dr C neglected to adequately examine Ms R and failed to diagnose her appendicitis...