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Graham Fraser (otolaryngologist)

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262:(NHS) management's scepticism toward cochlear implants, Fraser sought external funds to perform his research. He and his team published many scientific articles on the subject of ear health, and the treatment of deafness by surgery. His efforts led to the creation of a national cochlear implants program launched by 273:
Fraser's colleagues credit his success to his determination, charisma and persuasiveness. They also highlight his dislike for the traditional hospital hierarchy, and never accepted the title of "Chairman". He preferred a more democratic approach where each member of the team felt valued for their
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to help fund the continuation of the research he started. Jack Ashley himself received cochlear implants in 1993, and credits this procedure for improving his quality of life.
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after seeing early success of this procedure in the United States, and pioneered its implementation in the United Kingdom. Confronted with the
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work. According to two obituaries, his demeanour fostered a close-knit team and a positive work environment.
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in 1971. He held this position for the remainder of his life. In 1973, he acquired the same position at the
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Fraser died from cancer at age 57 on 8 February 1994. Following his death,
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Patricia Mary Thompson in 1963, and the couple had two daughters.
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Born in London, Graham Fraser was the son of Arthur Fraser and a
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in 1967. He spent his first ten years of medical practice at
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Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
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Westminster School
Worcester College, Oxford
cochlear implantation
Otolaryngology
Guy's Hospital
University College Hospital
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
Deafness
otolaryngologist
profoundly deaf
cochlear implants
radiologist
epidemiologist
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Worcester College, Oxford
Fellowship of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons
Guy's Hospital
University College Hospital
consultant
Royal National Throat, Nose and Ear Hospital
Royal National Institute for the Deaf
cochlear implants
National Health Service
David Mellor
Minister of State for Health
Jack Ashley, Baron Ashley of Stoke



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