A dad who claims his healthy lung was removed by a disgraced surgeon has been interviewed by the NHS hospital’s senior managers.
Brian Connolly was visited at his home by officials where he gave a detailed account of his care under Mohammed Asif.
The 55-year-old was told no cancer had been found in the organ after it was taken out.
Asif was suspended while officials investigated the blunder, which happened at Clydebank’s Golden Jubilee.
The hospital’s medical director Mark MacGregor and nursing director Anne Marie Cavanagh visited Brian at his home last week. He said: “It at least feels like they’re now taking this seriously and want to get to the bottom of what happened.
“They came and spoke to me at home and wanted to know everything about my treatment.They asked me what I wanted out of the investigation and seemed genuinely concerned.
“It’s early days but they want me to contact them if I remembered anything I hadn’t already mentioned and promised to call me with updates as the investigation proceeds. I want to know for sure what went wrong and what can be done to help me now. I also want to know that someone is taking responsibility.”
Brian believes Asif carried out his lung removal without waiting for crucial test results last month. The kitchen fitter has now been left unable to work and is seriously ill with fears over his remaining lung.
Cavanagh, executive nurse director at NHS Golden Jubilee, said: “When issues are raised about clinical care, NHS Golden Jubilee proactively engage and are available to speak to any patient, relative or carer about their concerns.
“This includes encouraging patients, relatives and carers to meet with us to discuss their experience.”
