David Ernest Calwell
BMJ 2004; 329 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.329.7475.1188-a (Published 11 November 2004) Cite this as: BMJ 2004;329:1188
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David Ernest Calwell
Principal in general practice Belfast (b Belfast 1927; q Queen’s University, Belfast, 1953; MICGP, MRCGP), died from myelodysplasia on 26 August 2004.After qualifying Ernest worked in Lisburn and Lurgan Hospitals before joining his father in general practice. Following his father’s death he spent several years singlehanded building up an extensive general and maternity practice. Subsequently he joined a group practice and had particular interests in dermatology and obstetrics. The practice covered the religious divide in Belfast and he often had problems doing calls during the Troubles in the disturbed areas where the practice was situated. On one occasion he negotiated his way through a barricade after recognising the man behind the mask as one of his own patients. He was an accomplished artist, member of the Irish Astronomical Association, and an excellent golfer, qualifying for the Irish Close and the North of Ireland Championship on several occasions.
He leaves a wife, Heather, son Ian, and granddaughter Sophie. He was predeceased by his daughter, Emma, in 2000. [H Calwell]