Three patients given colonoscopies by an NHS doctor died and three others suffered harm after they failed to receive the appropriate follow-up treatment, a health board has admitted.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) carried out a clinical review of all those who had a colonoscopy performed by the consultant between 2020 and 2022.

The investigation – involving 2,700 patients – was prompted after a “very small number” were identified as not having received the appropriate follow-up care after the procedure.

The report, completed in September, identified six patients who suffered harm. Three of the patients died.

The doctor, who has not been named due to data protection issues, was suspended in November 2022 and has since left.

Patients and families affected have been fully informed of the outcome of the significant adverse event reviews that have been carried out into the cases, the health board said.

NHSGGC informed the General Medical Council (GMC) of its investigations when the issues first were identified and has continued to update the watchdog of the progress of its review and findings.

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Professor Colin McKay, deputy medical director at NHSGGC, said: “We would like to offer our sincere apologies to patients who were not followed up appropriately and our condolences to the families of those patients who have died.

“When errors were first discovered, an immediate, comprehensive review was carried out of all cases managed by the doctor since 2020.

“Our investigations found that the doctor did not consistently follow up the results of investigations that had been completed or requested and therefore missed the opportunity for patients to be treated, including a number of patients who went on to develop malignancy.

“We would like to reassure patients that we have already contacted all those patients affected and that no other patients should be concerned that they may be involved.

“We will ensure that recommendations and any other learning from our review will be shared with other health boards.”

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The vast majority of colonoscopies performed by the doctor were for patients in the Bowel Screening Programme.

The review covered the period from January 2020 as there was evidence of appropriate follow-up care prior to that date.

A contact number for patients has been set up for anyone who may have concerns or questions. Patients can call 0141 451 5435 between 8am and 8pm.

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