Danish Patient Safety Authority investigates Alles Lægehus clinics in Thisted after doctors raise concerns

The Danish Patient Safety Authority is set to investigate patient safety at the Alles Lægehus clinics located in Thisted, Øster Jølby, and Fjerritslev. This comes in response to a concerning letter from 14 doctors at Thisted Hospital, who sharply criticized patient safety at several of the Alles Lægehus clinics in North Jutland.

Charlotte Hjort, a senior physician at the Authority, stated that after reviewing multiple patient records, they cannot be entirely confident that patient safety is optimal. The doctors’ letter highlighted instances where patients were not promptly diagnosed for cancer, noted severe errors, and significant negligence in patient care, along with cases of patients not being referred to hospitals in a timely manner despite showing signs of serious illnesses.

To address these issues, the Patient Safety Authority aims to ensure timely referrals for patients exhibiting cancer symptoms, proper follow-up on blood tests, and the establishment of treatment plans.

While the three clinics have been asked to respond to a series of questions, a final decision regarding patient safety issues will only be made after this investigation is complete. According to Hjort, there is currently no immediate cause for patient concern. “We are investigating the matter, and only once we conclude can we make a decision. We may have recommendations for patients thereafter, but there is no acute danger,” she said.

Alles Lægehus has declined an interview but responded in writing, stating, “Patient safety is our highest priority. Alles Lægehus has proactively worked to ensure a thorough review of the concerns raised and taken necessary measures to address them. We continue to collaborate with the Patient Safety Authority to complete the ongoing investigation.”