Dr. Imelda Whyte:

Okay, sorry. What I would say in terms of accountability is that all of the different disciplines would generally report to their own line managers within their own discipline but the consultant is the clinical lead for the team. If there are clinical issues pertaining to particular patients, it is the consultant that is clinically responsible. If there is an issue or an adverse outcome, the consultant is responsible. There is a dual reporting relationship which absolutely has its issues but it is a long standing situation, I would say.