Tim Ward
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Patient medical records reveal 50% of the PPI (Omeprazole) drug given to my late wife to control/mask her cancer symptoms prior to terminal diagnosis, is now 'missing' along with her family history (cancer in a parent). This is utilised by the practice to claim.,
"We couldn't possibly have known about the cancer sooner due to your wife's intermittent use of Omeprazole". Untrue.
The doctored records create an implausible version of events that bear no resemblance whatsoever to what I witnessed over 8 months.
Unsurprisingly, the partners refuse to explain to me how it ever could be possible, given the primary tumour's location?(stomach)
With their refusal to explain their implausible version of events, I have asked to see the audit history of my late wife's medical records.(SAR)
There is considerable resistance to this by the practice and refused outright when I offered the expertise of a data base expert to assist me in viewing the audit history.
Advising me on its capabilities with recording, storage and system security, the expert informs me the practice's computer system (EMIS web) stores what has been amended (and by whom) within its secure event's log. This cannot be altered.
Asking further questions for clarification on how and why senior practice Dr's repeatedly ignore red flag cancer symptoms that were obvious to a trainee locum is important to me, yet go unanswered.
An NHS trust senior director has since reviewed my wife's records along with the practice's correspondence and is of the opinion my late wife is the victim of medical negligence/failure of care followed by an attempt to conceal this by doctoring her records. (Criminal offence under the Computer Misuse Act)
I consider myself very fortunate to have professionals assisting me, along with a background in criminal investigations enabling me to investigate and understand what has happened and how they're concealing it.
Not dissimilar to some investigations I was involved with for HM Coroners
With the regulators and authorities: GMC; CQC; Gen Pharmaceutical Council; NHS Business; Cambs Police Chief Constable
and OPCC each claiming - 'nothing to do with us' One must wonder who if anyone, takes patient safety seriously?
The out going PHSO, Rob Behrens recently gave stark warning on the chilling culture operating within the NHS which victimises those who dare to speak out against what they witness and the concealing of evidence.
From what I now know of this practice I would question everything, believe nothing whilst recording and retaining absolutely everything. Check what is being recorded in patient notes. If they're pressuring you to diagnose yourself or you feel 'fobbed off' be extremely cautious.It may not save you or your loved ones but it will make it far more difficult for them to conceal their activities. Had I not been so trusting of these people I would not be in the position of deep regret I now find myself.
In the words of Alan Bates v The Post Office, Mr Bates succinctly sums their situation up as
"We are just the skint little people"
After 30 yrs of military and police service to this country, that is exactly how I feel. It's poor in a 21st century democracy that the authorities and regulators actively block any attempt to get to the truth following suspicious behaviour around a death.
The practice response to my allegations of criminal activities to a dead patient's records are detailed below. They use falsehood, obsfucation and record manipulation to create a ridiculously implausible story that, once discovered and challenged is met with significant protection by regulators and authorities (refusal to investigate followed by stonewalling).
I fear this maybe routine conduct against those NHS patients presenting with red flag cancer symptoms. ((Similar MO being reported across the UK) BBC, W.A.Y. Telegraph, plus other sources).
The practice refuses to disclose its cancer misdiagnosis rates via a FOI.(costs too much).
With unaccountable power operating, I now geninely fear for patient safety.
Tim Ward police Sgt retd.
