Consists of copy of book review by Sir Liam of Evidence-Based Health Care, by J A Muir Gray. Stresses the need for an evidence based movement in policy making and management in health care and recommends the book as an important start. Sir Liam writes in his role as Professor of Applied Epidemiology at Newcastle University.

Consists of copy of Sir Liam's chapter, co-written with David Benton, entitled Quality in Healthcare: A Public Health Perspective, in which he discusses the need for intergrated strategies for quality improvement and impact from public health practioners being evaluated on overall population health.

Chapter featured on pages 227 to 250.

Consists of copy of Sir Liam's chapter entitled Clinical Governance: A Quality Concept, in which he defines clinical governance, describes its origins, and emphasises the importance of organisational culture in the new primary care groups and trusts.

Chapter featured on pages 3 to 13. This book was the winner of the European Health Management Association's 2000 The Baxter Award and the winner of the BAMM Medical Management Book of the Year in 2000.

Consists of 1 colour photograph of Sir Liam unveiling a plaque to open The Clinical Governance Research and Development Unit at the Univeristy of Leicester's Department of General Practice and Primary Health Care.

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 copy of interview with Sir Liam entitled Talking Head, in which he discusses the challenges of clinical governance, how he would tackle these challenges and his greatest successes in the field. Also discusses his personal life and inspirations.

Consist of article by Sir Liam writing in his capacity of final adjudicator for the Smith and Nephew Silver Scalpel Awards, in which he discusses the need for clinical governance and quality-assured practice in surgery.

Article featured on pages 1 to 2.

Consists of profile of Sir Liam on his appointment as Chief Medical Officer for England, in which he is described as the ideal candidate because of his firm line on clinical governance.

Profile featured on page 10.

The Prime Minister expresses his sadness at Sir Liam's decision to step down as Chief Medical Officer and pays tribute to his work on NHS Reform, quality of care, patient safety, personalised services, the smoking ban and organ donation. He also thanks him for remaining in post to help respond to the H1N1 Influenza Swine Flu epidemic.

Consists of 46 powerpoint presentations, including notes, used by Sir Liam during speeches and presentations given during his time as Chief Medical Officer regarding National Health Service and other Healthcare Service topics, specifically regarding quality and clinical governance, and Patient Safety.