Investigation Report 200500980

  • Report no:
    200500980
  • Date:
    October 2007
  • Body:
    A Medical Practice, Forth Valley NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant (Mr C) raised concerns about the care and treatment given to his late father (Mr A) during a consultation with a GP (GP 1) at a medical practice (the Practice) on 5 April 2005, as Mr A died approximately one hour after the consultation.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that GP 1 should have recognised that Mr A was suffering from coronary heart disease, realised the severity of his medical condition and taken appropriate action (not upheld).

Redress and recommendation

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018