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NHS Tayside Faces Backlash Over Shredded Evidence in Surgery Scandal

12/23/2025

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Jules Rose filed a police complaint in Dundee after NHS Tayside shredded 40 theatre logbooks despite a "do not destroy" notice.
The destroyed records could identify witnesses and corroborate allegations against Dr. Sam Eljamel, who faces about 200 complaints for botched surgeries.
NHS Tayside acknowledged the error, saying staff were unaware of logbooks' importance.
Rose will present her complaint to police to seek accountability and preserve evidence for the inquiry.

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Jules Rose filed a police complaint in Dundee after NHS Tayside shredded 40 theatre logbooks despite a "do not destroy" notice.
The destroyed records could identify witnesses and corroborate allegations against Dr. Sam Eljamel, who faces about 200 complaints for botched surgeries.
NHS Tayside acknowledged the error, saying staff were unaware of logbooks' importance.
Rose will present her complaint to police to seek accountability and preserve evidence for the inquiry.