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The Health Problems of Ethnic Minorities: Report of the Symposium held on the Occasion of the 1983 Junior Members Forum

Booklet by the British Medical Association reporting on proceedings at this event, in which Sir Liam was a speaker in the capacity of Senior lecturer in Epidiemiology at the University of Leicester. Discusses the health needs of ethnic minority populations as a whole, specifically the asian community.

Talk featured on pages 25 to 37, with further responses to questions and debate on pages 53 to 55.

The Framework for Responsible Officers and their Duties Relating to the Medical Profession: A Consultation on Responsible Officer Regulations and Guidance

This consultation document, following on from an earlier consultation Responsible Officers and their Duties Relating to the Medical Profession, the response to which was published in May 2009, aimed to set out proposed draft regulations and guidance relating to the roles and responsibilities of responsible officers. The draft regulations set out the legal framework for introducing responsible officers through the Health and Social Care Act 2008. The guidance expanded on the regulations and describes the role that responsible officers would play in supporting organisations and doctors to improve quality of care and support medical revalidation. This public consultation ran from 25 August 2009 to 25 October 2009.

The Expert Patient: A New Approach to Chronic Disease Management for the 21st Century

This report proposed that people with long-term conditions could be encouraged to take an active part in their own care through self-management programmes and as key decision makers in their treatment process. Draws on research and practical experience in North America and Britain and makes recommendations aimed primarily at commissioning services, to reduce severity of symptoms and improve quality of life among sufferers.

The Birmingham Children's Hospital External Review: Addendum to Final Report

Consists of report expressing the reaction and view of affected families to the External Review of the Birmingham Children's Hospital NHS Trust: Report on Organ Retention. Includes responses received at a meeting between the Retained Organs Commission and the families on 7 December 2002, a summary of key issues and the current position at the Birmingham Children's Hospital.

Supporting Doctors, Protecting Patients

This report, in the form of a consultation paper, set out a detailed analysis of existing procedures and weaknesses in dealing with poor clinical performance of doctors in the NHS. It recognised the need for early assessment and intervention to protect patients and restore doctors to safe effective practices. Its recommendations include a modernised approach through appraisal, revalidation and training as alternatives to suspension, as well as proposals for a national performance assessment and support service.

Summary Transcript of the Chief Medical Officer's Summit into Organ and Tissue Retention

Consists of typed transcript of Sir Liam's summit in response to the retention of human organs and tissues without proper consent at Bristol and Alder Hey children's hospital, in which he tried to explain what happened in more detail, through presentation of the evidence base, and to hear the views of families and individuals effected, voluntary sectors and the professional medical community on ideas and solutions for the future.

Summit held at Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre, Westminster, London. 55 pages.

Summaries and Overviews of Submissions to CMO Review of Medical Revalidation: A Call for Ideas

Consists of summaries and overviews compiled by Advisory Group members into responses to CMO Review of Medical Revalidation: A Call for Ideas document. Includes a presentation by Shelia Adam, North East London NHS Strategic Health Authority, entitled Revalidation: Some Themes Emerging from the Responses to the Call for Ideas, as delivered to the 5th Advisory Group Meeting held on 30 June 2005.

Stopping Tuberculosis in England: An Action Plan from the Chief Medical Officer

This report, in response to an increasing threat from tuberculosis, notes the strong links between outbreaks and migration from areas of the world where the disease is more common. Consists of an action plan aimed at reducing the risk to newly infected people, providing high-quality treatment and care and maintaining low levels of drug resistance. Included both calls for better control in England and a contribution towards the global control of tuberculosis through the European Union and World Health Organization.

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