Swallon legs and NIDDM

[paris2]

My brother 53yrs NIDDM suffered from both legs swallon for past 3 days and was getting worst, and had very bad c/o coughs for past 2 weeks or so.

We advice him to see his GP as a matter of urgency. He rang the GP practice but was told that GP will see him at the end of his surgery.

My brother waited 3 hrs before the GP saw at 6pm. We don't what happend at GP consultation but my brother was sent home. Unfortunalty he died at 10pm.

We asked the GP next day as to what acutally happend and what he did at the surgery. He said that being diabetic there is 1 in 2 chance of having MI. We asked him if he did any investigation or atleat have checked his BP, the GP noded his head and said no.

My brother has been working full time and going about his normal life and to die sudden was a shock.

Also the decison between the GP and cornor was that post mortam was necessary. I am not sure if the cornor knows what action GP has or has not taken.

We are now awaiting for his medical record from the PCT.

What do people think of this.

[XB9S, BSN, MSN, EdD, RN, APN]

Oh Paris I am so sorry that you have lost your brother, the coroner will look at all medical notes relating to your brother and make a decision about the care provided and cause of death.

(((hugs)))

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Sorry for your news Paris,

[karenG]

I am so sorry this has happened.

the coroner will have access to all the records and will be able to ask the GP questions. you should get your answers.