NHS Tayside patient launches legal action over post-surgery care

NHS Tayside is facing legal action from a patient who claims he was left without follow-up care after surgery.

The case has been revealed by the Scottish public services ombudsman after it cut short its investigation.

The man, who has been identified only as Mr C, claimed he had been told that three sebaceous spots would be removed from his groin area, but they were still there after surgery.

He had seven stitches and the wound opened up the day after he was discharged.

An ombudsman’s report said: “He questioned why no follow-up treatment was planned for him and why nobody explained what the procedure would entail. He said that he did not give consent for anything other than the removal of the cysts.

“The board explained that the proper procedure was carried out, to which Mr C had consented. In addition, staff had explained the procedure along with any potential risks of the surgery and an advice leaflet was provided on discharge from hospital.”

NHS Tayside then confirmed that Mr C had begun legal action.

The ombudsman then discontinued its investigation due to legal proceedings having begun.