A FAMILY have filed a complaint against the QMC after the death of their father, a 95-year-old former prisoner of war.
Dennis Riley died on Wednesday, June 12, after falling out of his hospital bed and breaking his hip.
He suffered two fractures which had to be operated on, but he died hours later.
The hospital trust said it is investigating why he fell, however the cause of death was found to be unrelated to the injuries sustained in the fall.
Mr Riley's daughter, Janet Brewster, 60, of Castle Donington, said: "We do have concerns about the way he was treated.
"They told me he tried to climb out of bed and fell in the process, but I don't understand how he was able to do this as the last time I saw him he was so weak he couldn't even move his arms.
"He served his country and I felt he didn't deserve to be treated in this way.
"I remember going to visit him and he was freezing, I had to cover him up with blankets."
The cause of death for Mr Riley was recorded as pneumonia.
His son Robert Riley, 58, of Meadow Lane, Beeston, said: "It's upset us all. I don't know why he was able to fall out of bed."
He said his father, who lived in Birch Avenue, Beeston, was discharged from hospital despite complaining of pain in his right eye, only to be readmitted days later when the pain worsened and he was diagnosed with shingles.
Mrs Brewster said: "My dad was a cheerful person and never wanted to make a fuss, and because of this I don't think he received a good standard of care."
Dr Stephen Fowlie, medical director at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, said: "We extend our condolences to Mr Riley's family.
"He had been identified as at risk of falls and preventive action was taken.
"We are investigating the circumstances of his fall and will keep his family fully informed of our findings."
Have you been affected by poor NHS care? Contact us at dominic.howell@nottinghampostgroup.co.uk
