Independent Review Reveals Alarming Abuse of Trust by Great Ormond Street Surgeon
A shocking review has revealed that nearly 100 children suffered harm under the care of a Great Ormond Street surgeon, Yaser Jabbar. The 789 children treated by Jabbar between 2017 and 2022 were found to have been subjected to abuse of trust in various forms, resulting in severe physical harm.
According to the review, 36 children suffered severe injuries, including delayed diagnosis or failed surgery, while another 39 patients experienced moderate harm, such as unnecessary general anesthesia. A further 19 patients were mildly harmed. The investigation also revealed that Jabbar had operated on at least 91 of these children.
Gosh hospital has promised to take significant steps to prevent similar incidents in the future, including implementing changes to staff training and review processes for patients. The trust's chief executive, Matthew Shaw, expressed his "profoundly sorry" for the harm caused by Jabbar's actions and committed to making the necessary changes to protect current and future patients.
However, critics argue that the review was inadequate in involving families who had been affected by Jabbar's treatment, leaving them feeling ignored once again. Law firm Leigh Day has confirmed that it is representing some of the families, describing their experiences as "devastating" and urging anyone affected to reach out for support.
Regulatory bodies have pledged to take immediate action, including launching an independent investigation into the management and culture of Great Ormond Street hospital. The Department of Health and Social Care has also promised to work with NHS England to implement all safety recommendations outlined by the Royal College of Surgeons in 2023 to prevent similar incidents from occurring again.
The shocking case highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability within the healthcare system, particularly when it comes to patient safety and trust. As one lawyer noted, "families need to be involved" – instead they were treated as peripheral to the learning and remediation process.
A shocking review has revealed that nearly 100 children suffered harm under the care of a Great Ormond Street surgeon, Yaser Jabbar. The 789 children treated by Jabbar between 2017 and 2022 were found to have been subjected to abuse of trust in various forms, resulting in severe physical harm.
According to the review, 36 children suffered severe injuries, including delayed diagnosis or failed surgery, while another 39 patients experienced moderate harm, such as unnecessary general anesthesia. A further 19 patients were mildly harmed. The investigation also revealed that Jabbar had operated on at least 91 of these children.
Gosh hospital has promised to take significant steps to prevent similar incidents in the future, including implementing changes to staff training and review processes for patients. The trust's chief executive, Matthew Shaw, expressed his "profoundly sorry" for the harm caused by Jabbar's actions and committed to making the necessary changes to protect current and future patients.
However, critics argue that the review was inadequate in involving families who had been affected by Jabbar's treatment, leaving them feeling ignored once again. Law firm Leigh Day has confirmed that it is representing some of the families, describing their experiences as "devastating" and urging anyone affected to reach out for support.
Regulatory bodies have pledged to take immediate action, including launching an independent investigation into the management and culture of Great Ormond Street hospital. The Department of Health and Social Care has also promised to work with NHS England to implement all safety recommendations outlined by the Royal College of Surgeons in 2023 to prevent similar incidents from occurring again.
The shocking case highlights the need for greater transparency and accountability within the healthcare system, particularly when it comes to patient safety and trust. As one lawyer noted, "families need to be involved" – instead they were treated as peripheral to the learning and remediation process.
19 children got mildly harmed lol. 91 kids operated on by this guy? What's going on at Great Ormond Street hospital 
. They're promising changes but law firms are saying families feel ignored... that's messed up 
. NHS England needs to do more to prevent these incidents and families need to be involved in the learning process 
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They should've been at the table, discussing ways to prevent this from happening in the future. Law firms are right, these people need support and justice. 
hospitals have a responsibility to keep patients safe & it seems like they failed miserably here 
what's even more disturbing is that families were ignored during the review process, it's unacceptable that their voices weren't heard 
safety measures need to be put in place so this never happens again 
... how can u have a surgeon who's supposed 2 help ppl recover & cause them so much harm? it's not just about the number of kids who got hurt, but also about the trust that was broken 
. regulatory bodies need 2 do more than just promise changes, they need 2 take action now 
. transparency & accountability r key in preventin' this kinda abuse of trust from happenin' again 
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The fact that nearly 100 kids were harmed under one surgeon's care is just heartbreaking. And what really bothers me is that some families didn't get to share their stories or be involved in the investigation... it's like they just disappeared 
Something needs to change ASAP so this never happens again 
and that's not okay at all. we need real transparency and a commitment to fixing these systemic issues, not just more empty promises