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Kevin Dyson

Dying Ayrshire patient unable to get pain relief due to GP practice failings

The partner of a dying patient who was prevented from getting pain relieving medication has had a complaint against an Ayrshire medical practice upheld.

The complaint came about as a result of the end of life care provided to the complainer’s spouse by an Ayrshire medical practice.

The case was investigated by the Scottish Public Services Ombudsman in March, one of three complaints upheld against health services in Ayrshire this month.

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