The Scottish Courts and Tribunals ServiceA Fatal Accident Inquiry hearing date has been set after a man died on Christmas Day despite calling NHS 24 a number of times.
On December 25, 2020, Thomas Rodger from Falkirk stopped breathing whilst being taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital by his family.
The 27-year-old was pronounced dead at hospital.
Prior to his death, he called the NHS telephone advice service on several occasions. A preliminary hearing is set for May 29 in Dunfermline Sheriff Court.
The Fatal Accident Inquiry is set to particularly focus on the actions of NHS 24 during the calls Mr Rodger made to the service.
Procurator Fiscal Andy Shanks, who leads death investigations for COPFS, said: “The death of Thomas Rodger occurred in circumstances giving rise to significant public concern and as such, a discretionary Fatal Accident Inquiry should be held.
“An FAI will allow a full public airing of the evidence of the procurator fiscal’s wider investigations with interested parties. The evidence will be tested in a public setting and be the subject of an independent judicial determination.
“Mr Rodger’s family will continue to be kept informed of significant developments as court proceedings progress.”
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