What makes for a 'Top Doc'? An analysis of UK press portrayals of so-called top doctors.

There is no clear definition of a 'top doctor', nor are there objective leadership criteria for journalists to use when applying this label. Establishing a definition of 'top doctor', for instance, via the UK Faculty for Medical Leadership and Management, which offers postnominals and accreditation for high-achieving medical professionals, may reduce subjectivity.