Central Jutland investigates 1,500 patient cases amid concerns over treatment methods at Regional Psychiatric Hospital in Randers

Issues at the controversial inpatient unit C in the Regional Psychiatric Hospital in Randers are escalating. Specialists have reviewed an additional 181 patient cases from the unit at the center of a troubling situation, which has raised serious concerns about the treatment methods of a leading consultant, potentially jeopardizing patient safety. The consultant was sent home from the unit in February and has since resigned.

In light of the situation, the Central Jutland Region has decided to examine 1,500 patient records to determine whether their treatments were conducted appropriately. Since 2017, specialists have assessed the records of 181 patients, finding that 101 cases, or 56 percent, fell below medical standards, as noted in a communication sent to the Psychiatry and Social Committee of Central Jutland.

As a result of this review, 58 patients will receive letters outlining their rights to seek compensation and file complaints. Four patients have been called in for reevaluation in psychiatric care due to professional concerns.

“This is serious, and the review highlights our worries expressed since whistleblowers raised specific patient cases earlier this year, which led us to send the doctor home and ultimately terminate their employment,” stated Jakob Paludan, the medical director of Psychiatry in Central Jutland, in a written comment. He emphasized that the primary focus is on ensuring patient care because there can be no doubt regarding patient safety.

Recently, it also emerged that a staff member at unit C is under investigation for having an inappropriate relationship with a patient. Furthermore, a head nurse at the unit was recently dismissed. Updates on the situation will follow.