title: [The role of the medical director as manager of health centers].
abstract: In this review the role of physicians in management position of health services in Spain is analyzed. Araising from the high rotation rate in these positions, the experience and reports of foreing countries are reviewed. Finally, the functions of a medical director in a management team are defined. Also, the need of their influence on the profile of services an professional curricula in order to ensure continuity are discussed. Training is the key element for continuity and stability of medical directors in health services management teams.
authors.affiliation: División de Atención a la Familia Olímpica, Barcelona.
authors.forename: J I
authors.initials: JI
authors.lastname: Cuervo Argudín
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D016542:Chief Executive Officers, Hospital; D006739:Hospital Administration; D008486:Physician Executives / Q000193:education; D012380:Role; D013030:Spain
vernacular_title: El rol del director médico como directivo de centros sanitarios.