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- 19 Dec 2009 (Creation)
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1 item, paper.
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Consists of article by Sir Liam as part of a series on the moment or decision which has had the greatest impact on doctor's careers. Discusses the Cleveland Child abuse crisis which Sir Liam had to handle in his role as Regional Medical Officer for the Northern Regional Health Authority in 1987, where 121 children in Cleveland were diagnosed by Dr Marietta Higgs and Dr Geoffrey Wyatt as having been sexually abused and taken into care. Includes background to the crisis, Sir Liam's personal involvement and the skills and lessons he learnt from the experience, particulalry for his role as Chief Medical Officer.
Article featured on page 192.
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