title: Doctors in management.
abstract: The involvement of clinicians in management is a key issue in the future of health care provision in the UK. This article examines the advantages and disadvantages of doctors combining their clinical role with managerial responsibilities.
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: McElkerney
mesh_terms: D003220:Conflict, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D008486:Physician Executives / Q000458:organization & administration* / Q000523:psychology; D012380:Role; D013222:State Medicine / Q000458:organization & administration*