A review of the medical records of a small number of deceased patients of former neurologist Dr Michael Watt has been completed, the BBC has learned: neurology
The RQIA has estimated there may be more than 3,000 deceased patients who were at some point under the care of Dr Watt in the 10-year period prior to May 2018.
Those included in the first cohort of the Belfast Trust's neurology recall, but who died before they could be re-assessed, were also selected for inclusion. Often patients say a lot of heartache from inquiries can be avoided if they are treated with respect and issued an apology.Ensuring those affected are at the forefront when a report is shared should be paramount. Families do not want to hear a review has been completed via the media.
"RQIA's Family Liaison Team is currently making arrangements to share the individual case summaries with those families who wish to receive them, to offer them an opportunity to discuss these findings and where appropriate to provide a further explanation or follow up."
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