Investigation Report 200600619

  • Report no:
    200600619
  • Date:
    September 2007
  • Body:
    Ayrshire and Arran NHS Board
  • Sector:

Overview

A solicitor complained on behalf of his client (Mr A) about the care and treatment Mr A received from his GP (the GP) at his Medical practice, between February 2005 and November 2005.

Specific complaints and conclusions

The complaints which have been investigated are that:

  • (a)  there was a delay in referring Mr A to a Consultant, resulting in a delay in diagnosing cancer (not upheld); and
  • (b)  on 22 September 2005, the GP failed to arrange an emergency hospital admission for Mr A (not upheld).

Redress and recommendations

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018