General scrutiny session with the Chief Medical Officer
General scrutiny session with the Chief Medical Officer
The
Health and Social Care
Committee undertook periodic scrutiny of the Chief Medical Officer
for Wales.
The
Chief Medical Officer for Wales is responsible for:
- leading
on public health policy and programmes, working across all Welsh
Government policy departments and with a wide range of external partners,
with the aim of improving health and reducing health inequalities;
- improving
the quality of healthcare and patient outcomes;
- leading
the medical profession in Wales, having key roles in medical regulation,
education and training, standards and performance; and
- maintaining
appropriate UK and international links, working with other UK Chief
Medical Officers, government departments and organisations.
More
information about the work of the Chief Medical Officer is available on her website.
Business type: Committee Inquiry
Reason considered: Senedd Business;
Status: Complete
First published: 23/10/2014
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