Obituaries
Thomas Swan Matheson
BMJ 2010; 340 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.c2279 (Published 26 April 2010) Cite this as: BMJ 2010;340:c2279- Jane Matheson,
- Ian Matheson
Thomas Swan Matheson (“Tom”) was one of the last truly general surgeons, with a special interest in gastrointestinal surgery. He worked at a time when medical professionals managed, as well as practised, their work—predating targets and the current business management model. Tom was a “gentle-man,” treating patients as people, and is remembered …
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