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NHS Tayside destroyed about 40 logbooks for patients treated by disgraced neurosurgeon Sam Eljamel this summer, despite a "do not destroy" order, an inquiry has heard. ‌

Eljamel, originally from Libya , was head of neurosurgery at Dundee's Ninewells Hospital from 1995 until his suspension in December 2013. ‌

Following his suspension, the surgeon resigned from his post in May 2014 and removed himself from the General Medical Register in 2015. ‌

To date, 138 former patients who were harmed by him are listed as core participants at the public inquiry, which is investigating his practice from 1995 until 2013.

Joanna Cherry KC, a representative for patients and families, said during an opening statement at The Eljamel Inquiry on Wednesday that some patie

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