Overview
The complainant Mr C raised a number of concerns about the treatment his wife (Mrs C) received at the Vale of Leven Hospital (the Hospital) during two admissions in September 2005.
Specific complaints and conclusions
The complaints which have been investigated are that:
- (a) the treatment which Mrs C received was inadequate(not upheld);
- (b) there was a delay in carrying out a CT scan (not upheld); and
- (c) there was poor communication concerning the need to inform the Procurator Fiscal of Mrs C's death (upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.