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The nation's doctor : the role of the Chief Medical Officer 1855-1998
- Title
- The nation's doctor : the role of the Chief Medical Officer 1855-1998 / Sally Sheard and Liam Donaldson.
- Author
- Sheard, Sally.
- Publication
- Oxford ; Seattle : Radcliffe, ©2006.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | RA395.G6 S54 2006 | Off-site |
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- Description
- xxi, 238 pages : illustrations, portraits
- Summary
- The first major study of this significang post within the British government. Drawing on a wide range of archival sources and interviews with senior health professionals and politicians, this book identifies the Chief Medical Officer as one of the most influential individuals within the Whitehall system, with personal responsibility for the health of the population.
- Subject
- Great Britain. Department of Health > Officials and employees
- Great Britain Department of Health
- Great Britain. Department of Health
- Medical policy > Great Britain
- Public health administration > Great Britain
- Federal government
- Public Health Administration > history
- Health Policy > history
- Federal Government
- History, 19th Century
- History, 20th Century
- federal government
- Federal government
- Employees
- Medical policy
- Public health administration
- United Kingdom
- Great Britain
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- 1. A doctor at the heart of government -- 2. The line of succession -- 3. Navigating the corridors of power -- 4. Making advice count -- 5. A doctor's doctor? -- 6. Engaging external expertise -- 7. The nation's doctor -- 8. Reflections : a job is what you make it
- ISBN
- 9781846190018
- 1846190010
- OCLC
- ocm62759249
- 62759249
- SCSB-1391600
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library