Chris has over 30 years’ experience as a doctor. He trained in general internal medicine, microbiology/virology and anaesthesia before switching to intensive care medicine. In 2002 he was appointed as consultant intensive physician, at the Royal Berkshire Hospital before moving to University Hospital Southampton in December 2020. His practice is in General and Neuro Intensive Care Medicine. Chris also has academic roles at the University of Southampton, Kings College London and the University of Reading. His research interests are in complex decision making related to serious medical treatment. Chris has been awarded an Honorary Fellowship of the Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine for exceptional services to the science and practice of Forensic and Legal Medicine.