title: The evolving role of the medical director.
abstract: The role of the medical director is one that has been evolving for several decades in response to changing circumstances within the hospital environment. This article traces the development of that role and attempts to clarify significant issues surrounding the role such as how the person in that post functions within the governance structure of the hospital.
mesh_terms: D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D008486:Physician Executives; D012380:Role; D014481:United States