Ruth Mary Hussey | |
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Nationality | British |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Known for | Chief Medical Officer for Wales |
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Hussey was born in the Conwy Valley, living there until she studied medicine at the University of Liverpool School of Medicine. [1] She was a committee member and honorary life member of the Liverpool Medical Students Society. She was regional director of public health and senior medical at NHS North West.
In 2017-18, Hussey chaired a panel of experts who looked for ways to improve the health and social care system in Wales. The panel proposed far-reaching changes to the system. [2]
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