She served as the medical monitor of clinical trials of the procedure in the United States, which led to Food and Drug Administration approval.

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Committee members were also updated on the work being done by the National Clinical Forum (NCF) to monitor health board plans to reconfigure services across Wales.

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Emma Corlett, of Unison, said the "pressing clinical quality and safety issues" identified by health regulator Monitor at the Suffolk trust prior to the merger were "hardly cause for celebration".

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"These clauses will cover the key areas of the bill, including the role of the secretary of state, clinical commissioning groups, the NHS Commissioning Board, the role of Monitor, foundation trusts, Health and Wellbeing Boards, and Healthwatch, " he said.

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