Miles Mack

Miles B. Mack FRCGP is a British medical doctor who was chair of the Scottish council of the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) 2014–2017. He works as a general practitioner in Dingwall in the north of Scotland.

Miles Mack
Born
Essex, England
EducationUniversity of Edinburgh
Years active1989–present
Known forChair of RCGP Scotland 2014–2017
Medical career
Professiondoctor
FieldGeneral Practitioner
Websitemilesmack.wordpress.com

Early life

Mack was born in Essex and lived there for 15 years, before his parents moved to the Highlands.[1] He studied Medicine at the University of Edinburgh, qualifying in 1989.

Career

Mack has been a partner at Dingwall Health Centre since 1993.[1]

He helped mark the centenary of the 1912 Dewar Report[2] having helping undertake research into the contents of the work.[3] He described Scottish Government’s plans to designate new controls on pharmacy applications as a significant step forward in health service planning for remote and rural and isolated areas.[4] Mack has also highlighted the importance of support for people who experience difficulties related to mental health.[5]

RCGP Scotland chair

In November 2014, Mack became the chair of the Scottish council of RCGP, succeeding Dr John Gillies.[6] He is vice chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland.[7]

During his first year as RCGP Scotland chairman, Mack highlighted many issues that would need to be tackled in Scotland.[8] He also spoke about how he saw general practice as a part of healthcare worth investing in,[9] Following this the Scottish Government announced some further measures of support for general practice.[10]

In November 2017, he was succeeded as the chair of the Scottish council of RCGP by Dr Carey Lunan.[11] He became a member of the RCGP's trustee board that year.[12]

Awards and honours

Mack became a Fellow of the RCGP in 2009. He was the recipient of the RCGP's Alastair Donald Award in 2012.[13]

References
  1. "About us: Governance and constitution: Leadership team". Royal College of General Practitioners. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  2. "What NHS can learn from the Highlands as historic milestone marked". Ross-shire Journal. 8 July 2013. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  3. Thomson, Andrew (25 November 2011). "Dewar exhibition on Highlands health care 100 years ago". BBC News. BBC.
  4. "Rural pharmacy rules strengthened". BBC News. BBC. 30 May 2014.
  5. "GPs 'need more support' to treat mental health issues". BBC News. BBC. 11 June 2014.
  6. Freeman, Tom (25 February 2015). "Getting the green light – an interview with Dr Miles Mack, RCGP Scotland chair". Holyrood. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  7. "Who We Are". Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and Faculties in Scotland. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  8. Cooper, Colin (1 October 2015). "RCGP Scotland chairman Dr Miles Mack explains the key issues for Scottish GPs". GP magazine. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  9. Freeman, Tom (19 February 2015). "A sustainable future for the NHS". Holyrood. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
  10. "Pulse Power 50 GPs 2015: 37. Dr Miles Mack". Pulse. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 17 January 2016.
  11. "Pulse Power 50 GPs 2017: 34. Dr Miles Mack". Pulse. 31 August 2017. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  12. "Who we are: Our people: Trustee board". Royal College of General Practitioners. Retrieved 20 February 2018.
  13. "Dingwall doctor wins prestigious general practice award" (Press release). NHS Highland. 16 November 2012. Retrieved 24 April 2015.
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