title: Role of the medical director.
abstract: The regulations establishing NHS trusts make specific provision for a medical director on the board of every trust, although no guidance is issued on the responsibilities associated with such a post. This paper explores the possible roles and relationships facing the medical director.
authors.affiliation: NHS Trust, Bradford Hospital.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Baker
mesh_terms: D006075:Governing Board / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D007587:Job Description; D008486:Physician Executives / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology / Q000592:standards*; D010819:Physician's Role; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006113:United Kingdom