Principal Medical Officer

Principal Medical Officer is a senior position in the Royal Army Medical Corps, the Royal Canadian Navy, the Army Medical Corps (India), NHS Scotland and the Irish Health Service Executive. The title was formerly used within the British National Health Service and the health services of former colonies. James McGrigor was appointed Principal Medical Officer of the Portuguese Army during the Peninsular War. A position of Principal Medical Officer in the Crimea was established from 1854 to 1856 for the duration of the Crimean War. Florence Nightingale made suggestions as to the duties of the post.

Principal Medical Officer

Principal Medical Officer is a senior position in the Royal Army Medical Corps, the Royal Canadian Navy, the Army Medical Corps (India), NHS Scotland and the Irish Health Service Executive. The title was formerly used within the British National Health Service and the health services of former colonies. James McGrigor was appointed Principal Medical Officer of the Portuguese Army during the Peninsular War. A position of Principal Medical Officer in the Crimea was established from 1854 to 1856 for the duration of the Crimean War. Florence Nightingale made suggestions as to the duties of the post.