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Damehood for Patient Safety Pioneer
1 Jan
Summary
- Consultant histopathologist Dr. Suzy Lishman made a dame in New Year Honours.
- She championed patient safety and supported families through the medical examiner service.
- Dr. Lishman has trained over 2,000 medical examiners nationwide.
Consultant histopathologist Dr. Suzy Lishman has been recognized with a damehood in the King's New Year Honours for 2026. This prestigious accolade acknowledges her profound contributions to healthcare, particularly her efforts in enhancing patient safety and her instrumental role in establishing the national medical examiner service.
Dr. Lishman has dedicated over a decade to the medical examiner scheme, a testament to her commitment to improving healthcare standards and supporting those affected by loss. Her work has directly benefited countless families by ensuring thorough and sensitive processes following deaths.
Beyond her clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Lishman has also been a dedicated educator, having trained more than 2,000 medical examiners nationwide. This initiative has been pivotal in standardizing practices and upholding the integrity of the medical examination system across the country.
