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Great Ormond Street Hospital writes to families after concerns raised over former surgeon

Source: PA Archive

Great Ormond Street Hospital has written to the families of all children treated by one of its former consultant orthopaedic surgeons after concerns were raised about his practice.

The trust has apologised for any “worry and uncertainty” the letters about the care provided by Yaser Jabbar may have caused.

Mr Jabbar, who no longer works at the hospital, is reported to

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