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About the Chief Medical Officer (CMO)

Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer

'I represent the Government, for which I work, the medical profession, which I try to listen to, and the public. My moral principle is that if ever there is a conflict it is the public who wins.' Professor Sir Liam Donaldson

The role of the Chief Medical Officer

Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer

The Chief Medical Officer provides advice to the Secretary of State for Health, the Prime Minister, health ministers and ministers of other government departments.

Professor Sir Liam Donaldson: biography

Sir Liam Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer

Professor Sir Liam Donaldson became the 15th Chief Medical Officer for England in 1998, following a distinguished and varied 30 year career. He received a knighthood in the 2002 New Year Honours List, in recognition of his achievements in health and health care.

My working day: Sir Liam Donaldson

Chief Medical Officer Sir Liam Donaldson

Article in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine.

(Manoj Ramachandran, September 2009)

CMOs from the past

The four most recent CMOs: Sir Kenneth Calman, Sir Donald Acheson, Sir Henry Yellowlees, Sir Liam Donaldson

Professor Sir Liam Donaldson is 15th in a line of Chief Medical Officers that dates back to Victorian times.

Bibliography - Sir Liam Joseph Donaldson, Chief Medical Officer

This page lists books and journal papers authored by Sir Liam Donaldson

How to contact the Chief Medical Officer

This page provides details for how to contact the Chief Medical Officer.

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