Following on from the Role of the Doctor conference, a celebration of 150 years of the medical act, in October 2008, the medical profession has now reached a consensus on the role of the doctor which responds to the need to provide clarity on the doctor’s role in order to inform medical education, training and workforce planning. Health demands and expectations are increasing, which has made it even more important to define the contribution of doctors in the healthcare team. The consensus statement provides a unified view and is supported by the four Chief Medical Officers.

For more information on the Role of the Doctor conference can be found on the meetings and conferences page.