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Investigation Report 200600182

  • Report no:
    200600182
  • Date:
    November 2006
  • Body:
    Medical Practice, Western Isles NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

On behalf of Mr and Mrs A (the aggrieved), a solicitor (Mr C) complained that their son (Mr B) died as a result of inadequate medical treatment.

Complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that:

  • (a) the GP1 failed to act in a timely manner (not upheld); and
  • (b) MrB received inadequate medical treatment which led to his death (not upheld).

Redress and recommendation

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018