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Watchdog and critics raise concerns over reliability of NHS medical records

Watchdog and critics raise concerns over reliability of NHS medical records
BBC UK Wednesday 07 October 2026, 21:59 UTC 1 min read
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Victims of disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel have complained of "significant gaps" in their records and said they often do not reflect the reality of their care.

Victims of disgraced brain surgeon Sam Eljamel have complained of "significant gaps" in their records and said they often do not reflect the reality of their care.
NHS (ORG) Sam Eljamel (PERSON)
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