NHS bosses are investigating the sudden death of a doting Dundee dad.
Craig Davidson died at home on Sunday hours after collapsing on a football pitch, despite being seen twice by doctors.
The 28-year-old dad to Joshua (4) and one-year-old Riley was found dead on the kitchen floor of his Charleston home by his devastated mother Dorothy.
Mr Davidson had visited Ninewells Hospital complaining of a sore neck and stomach after the match in Invergowrie with his team Tayside Fire Brigade FC.
Doctors examined him and said he was suffering with severe muscle injuries and sent him home with painkillers.
Within hours, the pain had worsened and Craig spent much of the night vomiting and struggling to breathe.
His frantic mum Dorothy (51), a social care officer, called NHS 24 and two doctors arrived three hours later.
She said: ”The doctors were examining him and he kept telling them he was worried about his breathing. They said it was anxiety. They gave him an anti-sickness injection and we hoped he would get better.”
However, just a few hours later, Craig was found dead on the kitchen floor.
Mrs Davidson said: ”I wanted to give him some time to rest so I went to pick up his sons the next day and took them to Camperdown Park.”
When Mrs Davidson returned, she found Craig sitting on the floor and ”I knew he was dead,” she added.
Mrs Davidson fought to save her son but her efforts were in vain. Paramedics quickly arrived but they were unable to save Craig.
Mrs Davidson and Craig’s heartbroken brother Steven (19) are now calling for answers to find out what happened to the man they called their ”best friend.”
She said: ”He was here one minute and gone the next. We just want answers. We need to know how this happened.”
NHS 24 medical director Professor George Crooks said: ”Patient safety is always our first priority and we will investigate this case.
”Where appropriate, patients are assessed by a nurse and then referred to their local health board for appropriate care. This could include an ambulance, a visit to A&E or referral to see an out-of-hours doctor.”
He added: ”NHS 24 do not employ doctors but work in partnership with health boards to ensure patients receive the most appropriate care.”