- LD/3/3/6
- Subseries
- 01 Jul 1999 - 21 May 2008
Part of Donaldson (Sir Liam) Archive
Includes Sir Liam's Special Report Stem Cell Research: Medical Progress and Responsibility and other material specifically related to stem cell research.
Part of Donaldson (Sir Liam) Archive
Includes Sir Liam's Special Report Stem Cell Research: Medical Progress and Responsibility and other material specifically related to stem cell research.
Presentations delivered by Sir Liam on his Special Reports, Campaigns and other Areas of Work
Part of Donaldson (Sir Liam) Archive
Consists of 56 powerpoint presentations, including notes, used by Sir Liam during speeches and presentations given during his time as Chief Medical Officer regarding his Special Reports, campaigns and other areas of work. Topics include organ and tissue retention , Annual Reports, Expert Medical Witnesses in Family Law Cases, outbreaks of foot and mouth disease (Aphtae epizooticae), the MMR vaccine, pandemic influenza outbreaks (including the H1N1 'Swine Flu'), and stem cell research.
Part of Donaldson (Sir Liam) Archive
Consists of printed copies of web and newspaper media articles and transcripts of interviews given by Sir Liam on specific health and health care topics and campaigns.
These include;
Antbiotic Use;
Drinking During Pregnancy;
Folic Acid;
HIV Testing;
Hybrid Embryos;
Organ Donation;
Patient Safety;
Audio recording of Sir Liam's appearance on BBC Radio 4 programme Start the Week
Part of Donaldson (Sir Liam) Archive
Conisists of 30 minute panel discussion programme presented by Andrew Marr, featuring Sir Liam, novelist William Boyd, broadcaster John Micklethwait, and journalist Polly Toynbee. Each offers predictions for the coming years; Sir Liam's being the inevitably of another influenza pandemic. Discusses historical trends, the need for good planning to mitigate harm, public and political reactions to pandemics, and what the UK is doing to prepare.
Other health issues discussed include stem cell research, Sir Liam's perception of the strengths and weaknesses of the NHS and reforms during his time as Chief Medical Officer, and the 'Nanny State' in relation to healthy lifestyles.