Great Ormond Street reviews patients treated by Yaser Jabbar, an orthopaedic surgeon and expert in limb reconstruction who worked at the hospital.
Great Ormond Street hospital, one of the top five children’s hospitals in the world, have seen themselves in the news as they announce that they are leading an urgent review of more than 700 patient’s cases after they received treatment by one of their former surgeons, Yaser Jabbar.
The consultant orthopaedic surgeon, who provided lower limb reconstruction, has come under investigation after it has been found that children have suffered a degree of harm, with some having suffered “severe harm” as a result of his procedures.
The stories of patients which have been released so far are incredibly sad, with one child undergoing an amputation which the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS) review panel has now determined could have been avoided with different treatment, several children receiving surgery for which there seems to be no justification, and multiple other children having potentially life long injuries.
Partner at Slee Blackwell, Caroline Webber-Brown comments:
“I find the revelations surrounding the Great Ormond Street investigation very worrying. The number of young patients affected, and the severity of harm caused under a single surgeon’s care raise serious concerns about the robustness of internal oversight and patient safety protocols. For children undergoing orthopaedic treatment, precision and care are paramount, and, sadly, any deviation can have lifelong consequences for the children involved. The families affected must feel profoundly let down by the care provided. I would like to see a thorough investigation conducted, and systemic changes implemented to prevent further tragedies of this nature.”
There is no doubt that there will be claims of compensation against the hospital following the stories we are seeing in the news already.
How we can help.
At Slee Blackwell we have a vast amount of experience in orthopaedic and paediatric cases. From partner and team leader Oliver Thorne negotiating a multi-million pound settlement for a young amputee who lost his lower leg following medical negligence, to partner Caroline Webber-Brown’s particular experience with spinal and lower limb in injuries, including obtaining a settlement in excess of £500,000 for such a case. Senior Associate, Clarissa Ellerington also has a wealth of experience in orthopaedic injuries.
Beyond this, the entire team are dedicated to supporting clients not just legally, but with the emotional side of bringing a claim.
We understand this is an incredibly worrying and emotional time for the families involved and we are here for the families affected, to provide support and advice.
Contact our team for a no obligation discussion to find out how we can help.
Call us on 0333 888 0404 or email [email protected].
