Professor
David Metcalfe
BSc MB ChB LLB MSc MA(Oxon) PhD
DCH DIMC MRCP MRCS FRCEM FEBEM
Independent expert opinion in emergency medicine and urgent care.
I am the Kadoorie Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine at the University of Oxford, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at the John Radcliffe Hospital, and Fellow in Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine at Thames Valley Air Ambulance.
Clinical experience
My clinical practice spans the full spectrum of emergency medicine (adults and children) and urgent care. I regularly oversee the work of resident doctors, Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs), and Advanced Clinical Practitioners (ACPs) working in Emergency Departments and Urgent Treatment Centres.I provide independent expert opinion on breach of duty and causation within this scope of practice, including:• Injury: full spectrum from “minor” injury and fractures to major trauma
• Time-critical conditions: early recognition and diagnosis
• Critical illness: recognition, management, resuscitation, and cardiac arrest
Medicolegal experience
I have provided independent expert opinion across a range of settings, including preliminary case assessments, breach of duty and causation reports in clinical negligence claims, coronial proceedings (including oral evidence), external clinical investigations, and cases considered under the NHS Redress (Wales) arrangements.I hold a qualifying law degree with First Class Honours and have completed the Cardiff University Bond Solon (CUBS) Civil Expert Witness Certificate. I previously taught medical law at University College London and was a member of the Clinical Advisory Group that informed recent NHS Resolution reports on “High value and fatality related claims” and “Missed fractures”. My work on the legal status of clinical guidelines was awarded the British Orthopaedic Association Robert Jones Medal and Association Prize.
Teaching experience
I am a Non-Stipendiary Lecturer in Clinical Medicine at St John's College, Oxford, where I teach clinical reasoning, as well as Visiting Professor at the University of Pavia in Italy.I teach or have taught on nationally accredited courses including Advanced Life Support (ALS), Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS), and the European Trauma Course (ETC).
Prizes and Awards
• Hunterian Professorship — Royal College of Surgeons of England
• Robert Jones Gold Medal — British Orthopaedic Association
• Syme Medal — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Fulbright Scholarship — US-UK Fulbright Commission
• AOUK Trauma Research Prize
• Orthopaedic Trauma Society Prize
• Oxford-UCB Prize Fellowship
• Royal Society of Medicine Emergency Medicine Prize
• British Journal of Surgery Prize
OXFORD CLINICAL EVIDENCE LTD
Registered in England and Wales | Company No. 17343510
Address: Suite 330, 266 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DL
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1. Data Controller
Oxford Clinical Evidence Ltd provides independent medicolegal expert witness services through Prof. D. Metcalfe. The Company is registered in England and Wales (No. 17343510), with the Information Commissioner's Office (No. ZC210826), and at the following address: Suite 330, 266 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DL.The Company acts as a data controller where it determines the purposes and means of processing personal information. Its responsibilities may differ where it processes information on behalf of an instructing organisation.2. Personal Information Processed
In the course of providing medicolegal services, the Company may process personal information relating to patients, healthcare professionals, instructing solicitors and other individuals.Such information may include medical records, clinical correspondence, witness statements, expert reports and other documentation relevant to an instruction.The Company also processes contact details and correspondence received in connection with professional enquiries and business administration.3. Sources of Information
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- Review clinical records and other relevant evidence.
- Prepare independent expert opinions and medicolegal reports.
- Participate in legal, coronial or investigatory proceedings.
- Manage professional correspondence and business administration.
- Comply with applicable legal and professional obligations.Depending on the circumstances, processing may be based on contractual necessity, compliance with legal obligations or legitimate interests under Article 6 of the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR).Special-category personal information, including health information, may be processed where necessary for the establishment, exercise or defence of legal claims under Article 9(2)(f) UK GDPR, or where another applicable condition is satisfied.The applicable legal bases depend on the nature of the instruction and the Company's role in the processing.5. Confidentiality and Information Security
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