Liam Donaldson

Politician + Doctor + Medical Officer

Male

Born May 3, 1949

Age 64

Hometown Middlesbrough

Alma Mater University of Bri...

Sir Liam Joseph Donaldson was the Chief Medical Officer for England, the 15th occupant of the post since it was established in 1855. As such he was principal advisor to the United Kingdom Government on health matters and one of the most senior officials… Read More

News + Updates

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Nhs Director To Investigate Safety Of Cosmetic Surgery Procedures
Guardian (UK) - Aug 14, 2012

Sir Bruce Keogh, medical director of the NHS, is to lead the review that is welcomed by the Royal College of Surgeons The government has launched a review into cosmetic surgery following the breast implant scandal, which could lead to tighter controls over advertising and the way private clinics operate. Sir Bruce Keogh, medical director of the NHS, is leading the review at the request of Health Secretary Andrew Lansley. Professor Keogh is calling for the public to share their own experie...
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Hospital Inquiry: Witnesses Confirmed Staffordshire Newsletter
Google News - Aug 30, 2011

Top brass at the NHS including Sir David Nicholson – NHS Chief Executive and Professor Sir Liam Donaldson – former Chief Medical Officer and current chair of the National Patient Safety Agency - will also give evidence at the end of September
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Superbug Risk To Children Given Too Many Antibiotics Daily Mail
Google News - Aug 24, 2011

Two years ago, Britain's chief medical officer, Sir Liam Donaldson, launched a campaign to cut down on antibiotics for colds, flu and sore throats, which are prescribed to up to 10million people a year, although these viruses rarely respond to them
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Two New Members Welcomed To Friends Of Osap Program Dentistry Iq
Google News - Aug 23, 2011

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland—The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention has welcomed Sir Liam Donaldson and Dr. Anne Eiting Klamar to theFriends of OSAP advisory program. As a nonprofit association, OSAP's mission is to advocate for the safe and
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Timeline

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CHILDHOOD

1949 Birth Born on May 3, 1949.

TWENTIES

1972 23 Years Old Donaldson qualified in medicine from the University of Bristol in 1972, and he did his two six-month pre-registration house jobs at the Bristol Royal Infirmary.

FORTIES

1994 45 Years Old Between 1994 and 1998 he was Regional Director for the NHS Region of Northern and Yorkshire, and prior to that Regional Medical Officer and Regional Director of Public Health for the Northern Regional Health Authority. … Read More

1998 49 Years Old Donaldson was appointed as Chief Medical Officer in 1998.

FIFTIES

2004 55 Years Old He is also Chair of the World Alliance for Patient Safety, which was established by the Director-General of the World Health Organization in October 2004. … Read More

LATE ADULTHOOD

2009 60 Years Old 2 More Events

In March 2009, in order to combat what he referred to as the country's drinking problem or 'passive drinking', Donaldson recommended setting a minimum price per unit of alcohol at 50p and tightening licensing laws. … Read More

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