Overview
Mrs C complained that there had been a significant delay in diagnosing her late husband (Mr C)'s kidney condition and, further, that he had not been told he was suffering from kidney problems for some months. Mr C had been treated as an emergency by Crosshouse Hospital in February 2005. He attended his GP Practice (the Practice) over the following months before being admitted as an in-patient to Ayr Hospital on 19 January 2006 where, sadly, he died on 30 January 2006. Mrs C said that Mr C had been diagnosed with a serious kidney condition while being treated as an out-patient in June 2005 but that this had never been communicated to him.
Specific complaints and conclusions
The complaints which have been investigated are that:
(a) there was a delay in diagnosing Mr C's kidney condition and his treatment for this was inadequate (not upheld); and
(b) information about Mr C's kidney condition was not appropriately communicated to him (not upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman has made no recommendations.