Overview
The complainant (Ms C) raised a number of concerns about her mother (Mrs A)'s care and treatment at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary (the Hospital). In particular, she wondered whether Mrs A's cancer could have been diagnosed a few months earlier and whether this would have affected the sad outcome for her mother, who died, aged 60, in October 2005, the day after being temporarily discharged whilst waiting for the result of a biopsy.
Specific complaint and conclusion
The complaint which has been investigated is that Mrs A's care and treatment at the Hospital from July 2005 to October 2005 were inappropriate (not upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.