Maurice McGregor
Maurice McGregor
Maurice McGregor (pronunciation: maw-REES mə-GREG-ər) is a renowned cardiologist and a pioneer in the field of health technology assessment (HTA).
Etymology
The name Maurice is of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name Mauritius, meaning "dark-skinned, Moorish". The surname McGregor is of Scottish origin, meaning "son of Gregor".
Biography
Maurice McGregor was born in South Africa and later moved to Canada, where he made significant contributions to the field of cardiology and health technology assessment. He served as the head of the Division of Cardiology at the McGill University Health Centre and was the founding director of the Technology Assessment Unit of the MUHC.
Contributions
Maurice McGregor is best known for his work in health technology assessment, a field that evaluates the social, economic, organizational and ethical issues of a health intervention or health technology. His work has greatly influenced the way health technologies are assessed and implemented in healthcare systems around the world.
Related Terms
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels.
- Health Technology Assessment (HTA): The systematic evaluation of properties, effects, and/or impacts of health technology.
- McGill University Health Centre (MUHC): One of the largest medical institutions in Canada.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Maurice McGregor
- Wikipedia's article - Maurice McGregor
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