Ara Darzi’s departure as health minister last month was steeped in speculation and controversy for many reasons including how long one has to serve as a government minister to earn a place in the House of Lords, and whether clinicians can be effective in political roles and vice versa. Like many others, I think he has left his legacy by emphasis on at least three crucial aspects of the NHS: high-quality care for all; “clinicians as practitioners, partners and leaders” and innovation.

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