Extracts from response received from NHS Highland received today
“Both Consultant Radiologists (who examined the complaint) have identified the pathology and note that on examination the mal-aligned hemi-arthoplasty was clearly visible on the x-rays provided. The original reporting Consultant Radiologist would like to offer his apologies”.
“On behalf of the Radiology Team, Mr A****d would like to offer his sincere apologies for this error in the examination on this occasion and the images will be referred to the next Radiology Discrepancy meeting to highlight the pathology and the potential for misdiagnosis”.
The response went on to say ….
The doctor who saw Brenda on 09 November was asked to review his notes and the x-ray taken on 25 September 2015 In light of our complaint it was obvious that there was an abnormality clearly visible. The doctor fully accepted that he did not spot the problem at the time.
This being the case he wishes to apologise to your wife for not picking this up.
The Chief Executive, who signed the response also apologised for the extended period of discomfort undoubtedly experience by Brenda as a result of this important x-ray detail being missed.
