THE General Medical Council has refused to act any further into the death of a Webheath woman despite reopening investigations into the case it originally threw out.

Calvin Tudor, who lost his wife Carol to bowel cancer in May 2002, spoke of his disappointment the GMC would not be referring the circumstances surrounding her death for a public inquiry to the Professional Conduct Committee.

Alexandra Hospital chiefs have already admitted causing the death of Mrs Tudor, 50, who had been complaining of symptoms for more than two years.

Mother-of-two Mrs Tudor made several visits to the Alexandra between April 1999 and March 2002 and was diagnosed as suffering from irritable bowel syndrome.

It was only when she went private cancer was finally diagnosed, by which time it was terminal.

Calvin Tudor complained to Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the Alexandra, and reported Carol's consultant, Richard Tudor - who is no relation - to the GMC.

Initially, the complaint was ruled out by a medical screener who advised there were no grounds for discipline but it was later re-opened following an investigation funded privately by the Tudor family.

The family made two complaints, one about the treatment and care Mrs Tudor received and the other concerning an allegation of dishonesty.

But in a letter sent to the Tudors last week, GMC assistant registrar Paul Hylton said: "Having considered all the circumstances of both cases, the committee did not consider that either case ought to be referred for a public inquiry to the Professional Conduct Committee.

"The committee is, however, concerned about certain aspects of Mr Tudor's practice and has determined he should receive a letter giving him strong advice in respect of the allegations regarding the treatment and care of the late Mrs Carol Tudor and a warning in respect of the allegation of dishonesty."

Calvin Tudor said: "I want to take this to a judicial review and I will write to health secretary John Reid with a number of questions I want answered.

"When I go to the review, I could lose an awful lot of money but I am not going to leave it like this."

A spokesman for Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust said: "This is the second time the GMC has reviewed the case and it has again decided no further action should be taken.

"We have now reached an agreed settlement with Mr Calvin Tudor on his civil claim.

"Mr Richard Tudor, who is the clinical director for surgery at the Alexandra Hospital, is a well respected and very experienced consultant surgeon who is held in high regard by his colleagues at the trust and by local GPs."