What's happened
Great Ormond Street Hospital is investigating 721 cases linked to former surgeon Yaser Jabbar, accused of causing severe harm through botched surgeries. Families demand transparency regarding the findings of an internal review, which has revealed serious failures in patient care, including amputations and lifelong injuries.
Why it matters
What the papers say
According to The Guardian, the Royal College of Surgeons found that 22 out of 39 reviewed cases involved some degree of harm, with 13 classified as severe. Caroline Murgatroyd from Hudgell Solicitors emphasized the need for transparency, stating, 'Families placed their complete trust in the hospital and the surgeon to do their best for their children.' Sky News reported that GOSH has apologized to affected families and is committed to learning from the investigation. The Independent highlighted that Jabbar's practices have raised serious concerns about the safety of pediatric surgeries at a world-renowned hospital.
How we got here
The investigation follows concerns raised by families and staff about Yaser Jabbar's practices at Great Ormond Street Hospital, where he worked from 2017 until 2022. An external review by the Royal College of Surgeons highlighted significant issues in patient care, prompting the hospital to review the cases of 721 children.
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