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.