Other : A GP Practice in the area of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Report date
14/03/2023
Subject
Other
Outcome
Not Upheld
Case ref number
202106819
Report type
Non-public interest report issued: complaint not upheld
Relevant body
A GP Practice in the area of Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Mrs A complained that the Health Centre failed to verify and certify Mr A’s death within a reasonable time frame.
The investigation acknowledged the waiting period was a distressing time for the family, but found that verification of a death is carried out as soon as reasonably practical for a busy GP. It would not have been appropriate for a GP to leave unwell patients to attend Mr A in those circumstances. The GP attended Mr A within 4 hours of becoming aware of his death.
The Ombudsman did not uphold the complaint. As no failing was identified, the Ombudsman did not make any recommendation regarding this complaint.