Update on our Esnaf experience

[Highlander]

A diagnosis at last !!!

The present Mrs H finally had an appointment with a Consultant today.

The diagnosis is that one of the bearings which held her artificially knee in place had “popped out” and travelled about three inches away from it’s correct position.

And how could he tell this. Because it was crystal clear on the x ray which he showed us – that’s the x-ray that was taken by Raigmore Hospital on Friday 25 September  - the day after we returned from Turkeys !!!!!!!!!!!!!.

When I  asked him how that fact could have been missed, he looked me straight in the eye and honestly confessed that he had no idea because it was so blatantly obvious.

When I asked him why the knee hadn’t been x-rayed again when we attended A&E for a second time with Brenda in agony some 4 weeks ago, he again answered that he had no idea.

Without actually saying so the Consultant agreed that we should be looking for answers.

I will probably get absolutely nowhere but believe me Raigmore Hospital and NHS Highland are in for a very, very rough time.

[bewva]

Good to see Brenda has a diagnosis H. Hopefully now they can sort her out properly.
I am sure you will give the other two hospitals what they deserve.
3 months for something so obvious is disgusting.
I hate the way a lot of doctors / specialists don't feel that they have to explain their short comings. It wouldn't happen in industry.

[Highlander]

Thanks bewva - Consultant will operate on 06 January 2016 which demonstrates just how serious the damage is.

We were genuinely shock when we saw the x-ray. The detached bearing was clearly visible 2-3 inches from where it should have been.

I'm livid !!!!!

[kevin3]

John
Fill in a basic Complaint Form at the Hospital, ask for a photo copy, then wait for a response from the Trust. Compile a comprehensive
letter of all your complaints, listing dates and times and mentioning negligent treatment, keep copies then send off and wait for a
response from them. If need be have a meeting with a Solicitor specialising in Medical Negligence cases. Best Wishes to Brenda. xx

[Lotty]

Outrageous! But great news that you know the cause (at last) and something will be done to resolve it and relieve the pain. Great advice from Kevin3 too.  Love and best wishes to you and Brenda x 

[Highlander]

kevin3

Thanks

I have the basic Complaints Form which will be filled in this evening and I will follow up with comprehensive complaint.

Had a brief search of compensation lawyers last night.

[kevin3]

  My own Solicitor suggested Irwin Mitchell & Co for medical matters, but I think there are a few specialists John.

[Highlander]

Thanks again kevin3

[Highlander]

Complaint Form submitted.

Acknowledge promised within three working days.

We will see.

[blueclad]

John best wishes to you and your wife. I pray all goes well.
I have sent you a long P M .
Ron