The patient was referred to Stirling Royal Infirmary

The patient was admitted to Stirling Royal Infirmary in February last year after complaining of dizziness, involuntary spasms and loss of voice.

NHS Forth Valley did not give "adequate information" to him surrounding a lumbar puncture he recieved.

The ruling came from the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman.

The ombudsman has partly upheld a complaint made by the patient following his treatment.

'Taking action'

A lumbar puncture involves withdrawing spinal cord fluid for test purposes.

Further complaints that he received an inappropriate diagnosis and treatment, that his health records were inaccurate and that the NHS board gave an inadequate response to his letters of complaint were all dismissed.

The ruling also said that health workers failed to properly communicate with the patient about his concerns over his fitness to be discharged.

An NHS Forth Valley spokeswoman said that the authority was taking action following the case.

She said: "The way we communicate with patients is a vital part of the care we provide.