Dr Ben Taylor

Expert Witness in Anaesthesia & Pre‑hospital Critical Care

Consultant Trauma Resuscitation Anaesthetist & HEMS Doctor | FRCA Primary Examiner | Associate Editor, BMJ Military Health

GMC 6122136 (licence to practise) CCT in Anaesthetics CPR Part 35 compliant

I provide clear, balanced, and timely expert opinions in clinical negligence and personal injury. Areas include anaesthesia and airway management, peri‑operative care, pre‑hospital emergency medicine, trauma resuscitation and inter‑hospital transfer. I accept instructions for claimant, defendant and as a single joint expert.

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Medicolegal services

Scope of work

  • Screening opinions; breach, causation, and condition & prognosis
  • Clinical negligence, personal injury, and inquest support
  • Claimant, defendant, or single joint expert (SJE)

Standards & compliance

I understand my overriding duty to the Court and work in accordance with CPR Part 35 and Practice Direction 35. I maintain full GMC registration, CCT in Anaesthetics, and current appraisal/revalidation.

Practicalities

  • Turnaround: typically 4–6 weeks from receipt of complete bundle; expedited by agreement
  • Conferences & court: available for conferences with Counsel, joint statements, and court attendance (remote or in‑person)
  • Fees: hourly rates shared on instruction; fixed‑fee screenings by agreement

Credentials & current roles

Appointments

  • Consultant Trauma Resuscitation Anaesthetist — University Hospitals of North Midlands (2016–present)
  • Medical Examiner — University Hospitals of North Midlands (2021–present)
  • HEMS Doctor & Doctor Governance Lead — Midlands Air Ambulance Charity (2017–present)
  • HEMS Doctor — The Air Ambulance Service (2015–present)
  • Consultant Anaesthetist (Lt Col) — British Army (ongoing)
  • Honorary Clinical Lecturer — Keele University (2019–present)

Professional standing

  • FRCA Primary Examiner — Royal College of Anaesthetists
  • Associate Editor — BMJ Military Health
  • GMC 6122136 (licence to practise; up‑to‑date revalidation)
  • CCT in Anaesthetics (2016)
  • FRCA; DipIMC RCSEd; RCPath Medical Examiner
  • Member — Association of Anaesthetists; Faculty of Pre‑Hospital Care

Teaching & training

  • FRCA Primary Examiner — Royal College of Anaesthetists
  • ALS & ETC Instructor (ALS Medical Director)
  • Instructor — BATLS, MPHEC
  • Undergraduate Clinical Lecturer — Keele University
  • Mentor and educational supervisor for trainee doctors

Selected publications

  1. Taylor B, Ellis J, Ponty S, Patrick L, Scott TE, Chockalingam N. Effect of volatile anaesthetic agents on intracranial pressure, cerebrovascular flow and autoregulation: a protocol for a systematic review and meta‑analysis. BMJ Open. 2024;14(9):e086727.
  2. Taylor B, Scott TE, Shaw J, Chockalingam N. Renal safety of critical care sedation with sevoflurane: a systematic review and meta‑analysis. Journal of Anesthesia. 2023;37:794–805.
  3. Naumann DN, Beaven A, Naumann LK, Taylor B, Barker T, Seery J, Bowley DM. Where do surgeons belong on the modern battlefield? Military Medicine. 2021;186(1–2):136–140.
  4. Taylor B. Resuscitation and Massive Transfusion. In: Trompeter A, Page P, Sprott D, Qureshi A. Key Clinical Topics in Orthopaedic Trauma. JP Medical; 2018:313–315.
  5. Taylor B. Triage. In: Trompeter A, Page P, Sprott D, Qureshi A. Key Clinical Topics in Orthopaedic Trauma. JP Medical; 2018:362–365.

Full CV and additional presentations available on request.

Contact

Email: ben.taylor12@nhs.net
Mobile: 07949 332738
Location: Staffordshire, UK

Please include a brief case outline and any court deadlines. I will confirm availability and next steps.

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Terms of instruction (summary)

  • Independent opinions; CPR Part 35 & PD 35 compliant
  • Turnaround: typically 4–6 weeks from full papers
  • Expedited opinions & court attendance by agreement
  • Hourly rates provided on instruction; fixed‑fee screening available