Management and governance - doctors' responsibilities

During the course of a medical career, a doctor may be involved in management or have a leadership role.

This statement outlines the standards doctors are expected to meet when they take on such roles. While doctors in a leadership role have a duty to their workplace and the wider community, their first consideration must always be the interests and safety of patients.

Current statement

  • Management and governance - doctors' responsibilities

    Statement

    1 June 2021 (PDF, 37 KB)

    During the course of a medical career, a doctor may be involved in management or have a leadership role. This statement outlines the standards doctors are expected to meet when they take on such roles. While doctors in a leadership role have a duty to their workplace and the wider community, their first consideration must always be the interests and safety of patients.