Definitions for "Medical director"
A qualified physician responsible for establishing and overseeing medical policy throughout the system.
A physician who assumes the ultimate responsibility for the patient care aspects of the incident EMS program.
A staff medical director assumes overall responsibility for the formulation and implementation of all policies related to medical care. The medical coordinator also coordinates with an individual's personal physician to ensure that the facility delivers the care that is prescribed. In some instances, the medical director may be a resident's primary physician.
Manager in a healthcare organization responsible for provider relations, provider recruiting, quality and utilization management, and medical policy.
the medical member of the trust board. Responsible for provision and quality of clinical services in the trust.