Overview
The complainant (Mr C) raised a number of concerns about the treatment which his wife (Mrs C), who suffered from liver disease, received at Glasgow Royal Infirmary (the Hospital) up to and including March 2003.
Specific complaints and conclusions
The complaints which have been investigated are that:
- (a) the treatment which Mrs C received was inadequate including that a liver biopsy was not carried out (not upheld); and
- (b) staff failed to discontinue inappropriate medication (upheld).
Redress and recommendations
The Ombudsman has no recommendations to make.