Consists of overview by Sir Liam on nature of pandemics, the background and epidemiology to the H1N1 swine flu virus pandemic in the UK, and how the Government was preparing for a possible second wave in September 2009.

Article featured on pages 14 to 15.

Consists of a prediction by Sir Liam on the future of the National Health Service, the outstanding challenges and what the priorities should be. Discusses the need for integration of primary, hospital, community and social elements of the service, for regional variations in care quality to be addressed, to utilise technological and scientific advances to maximise diagnostic and treatment opportunities, for citizens to take responsibility for their own health and well-being and for global health inequality to be an imperative.

Article featured on pages 3 to 5.

Consists of article by Sir Liam in which he sets out his hopes for the future under the new system of Clinical Governance set out in the White Paper The New NHS: Modern and Dependable, and A First Class Service: Quality in the New NHS.

Article featured on pages 17 to 19.

Consists of a conference report, which includes Sir Liam discussing Clinical Governance in the context of diabetes care.

Article fetured on pages 230 to 231.

Consists of article by Dr Sally Sheard on the history of the role of Chief Medical Officer.

Article featured on page 16 and 19.

Consists of copy of article from Hospital Doctor Magazine criticising plans in the NHS Redress Bill for going against the recommendations made in Sir Liam's Special Report Making Amends: A Consultation Paper setting out Proposals for Reforming the Approach to Clinical Negligence in the NHS , specifically not disclosing adverse events information in clinical negligence legal claims.

Consists of article by Sir Liam written after announcing his plan to retire as Chief Medical Officer in 2010, in which he discusses the progress made in patient safety during his time in the role and his hopes that this momentum will mean patient safety does not become a secondary consideration.

Includes a profile of Sir Liam Donaldson's career.

Consists of copy of article entitled CMO Highlights Health Black Spots, covering Sir Liam's recommendations in his first Annual Report, including health inequalities, alcohol consumption and untreated high blood pressure.

Article featured on page 6.

Consists of profile and interview with Sir Liam entitled Good News for Northern Region, relating to his appointment as General Manager for the Northern Regional Health Authority. Discusses Sir Liam's career to date, the challenges in his new role and predictions and hopes for the North of England.

Article featured on page 16.

Consists of article entitled Donaldson States Case for Simulation in Training , which refers to Sir Liam's proposals in his 2008 Annual Report. Also discusses Sir Liam's call for minimum alcohol pricing in the same Annual Report.

Article featured on page 1.