Investigation Report 200501444 200502544

  • Report no:
    200501444 200502544
  • Date:
    October 2007
  • Body:
    Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board and A Medical Practice, Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant, Mr C, complained about various aspects of the treatment of his brother, Mr A, prior to Mr A's death in the Southern General Hospital, Glasgow (the Hospital).  In particular, Mr C complained that Mr A's general practitioner (the GP) failed to diagnose Mr A's brain tumour, and that the care and treatment Mr A received in the Southern General Hospital, Glasgow (the Hospital) was inadequate.

Specific complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that there was:

  • (a) inadequate treatment by the GP (not upheld); and
  • (b) inadequate treatment by the Hospital (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018