What is the report being released by Great Ormond Street Hospital about?

The report, scheduled for release on January 29th, details the actions of orthopaedic surgeon Yaser Jabbar, who treated hundreds of children and is known to have caused severe harm to some.

What happened to children treated by surgeon Yaser Jabbar?

Some children suffered severe harm, requiring corrective surgeries for issues that led to chronic pain, deformities, and nerve damage, as some of the surgeries were deemed 'incorrect' and 'unsuitable'.

Has Great Ormond Street Hospital apologized to the affected families?

Yes, GOSH has issued sincere personal apologies to the families for their experiences and the distress caused by the review process, aiming to rebuild trust.

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Families Get Apology Before GOSH Surgeon Report

23 Jan

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Summary

GOSH will release a report on January 29th regarding surgeon Yaser Jabbar.
Some children suffered severe harm during lower limb reconstruction surgery.
The hospital has apologized to families for their experiences.

Families Get Apology Before GOSH Surgeon Report

Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) has issued a letter of apology to families whose children were harmed by surgeon Yaser Jabbar. A comprehensive report concerning Jabbar's treatment of hundreds of children over approximately five years is scheduled for release on January 29th. It is already acknowledged that several children endured severe harm while undergoing lower limb reconstruction under his care.

Jabbar, who is understood to reside abroad, no longer holds a medical license in the UK. The Metropolitan Police indicated they would review the upcoming report, though no criminal allegations have been formally received to date. GOSH's chief executive, Matthew Shaw, reiterated personal and sincere apologies to the affected families, acknowledging the inability to fully compensate for their experiences and the distress potentially exacerbated by the review process.