If you have any doubts about how seriously the Department of Health views this issue please follow the link below to access the IET.TV website. It comprises the presentation given at the IET Annual Healthcare Technologies Lecture by the Chief Scientific Officer, Professor Sue Hill, on Engineering Careers in the Modern Health Service. It is a very interesting and revealing lecture which more than confirms Richard's point regarding the Department of Health's intent in relation to the education, training and regulation of the engineering professions working in healthcare.
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