Scotland's information commissioner has determined that NHS Tayside did not fully comply with a Freedom of Information request regarding Sam Eljamel, a former neurosurgeon accused of harming patients. The health board was found to have incorrectly withheld information and must now release the details by September 17, 2023.
The request pertains to a report on Eljamel's employment, which was commissioned after concerns were raised by former patients. The commissioner criticized NHS Tayside for its inadequate approach to the request and emphasized the importance of transparency in such cases.