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Investigation Report 200501582 200501993

  • Report no:
    200501582 200501993
  • Date:
    June 2007
  • Body:
    Grampian NHS Board and Highland NHS Board
  • Sector:
    Health

Overview

The complainant (Mr C) complained about the care and treatment provided to his wife (Mrs C) by both Grampian NHS Board and Highland NHS Board.  Mr C said that there was an unreasonable delay in diagnosing Mrs C's condition.  This led to a delay in her treatment and Mrs C died.

Specific complaint and conclusion

The complaint which has been investigated is that there was an unreasonable delay in diagnosing Mrs C's condition (not upheld).

Redress and recommendation

The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.

Updated: December 11, 2018