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.