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Inquiry hears allegations of harming up to 200 patients
9/8/2026
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Story summary
- Lord Weir chairs the inquiry, which began hearings in Edinburgh on September 8, 2026.
- Senior counsel Jamie Dawson KC opened the inquiry.
- Former MSP Liz Smith gave the first testimony.
- Sam Eljamel, a former Ninewells Hospital consultant (1995-2013), is accused of harming up to 200 patients.
- Over 110 patients were referred for independent clinical review, with only one neurological assessment received.
