An interview with Sir Liam Donaldson.

The article presents an interview with Liam Donaldson, chief medical officer of the British Department of Health, about patient safety. The interview begins with an assessment of the report "An Organisation With a Memory" which stimulated a lot of awareness about patient safety. Donaldson then discusses the approach to cover ups or failure to comply with the being open policy. In addition, Donaldson talks about the role of the National Health Service Litigation Authority.