Alan John McLintic

Alan John McLintic was the kind of man who never wanted for social or professional invitations. Drily witty, as at ease talking about medicine, philosophy, literature, ethics, music, rugby, sport, wine, or politics, he was a bon viveur who never took himself too seriously, despite his win in the genetic lottery for talent and charm.

A registrar in cardiology before switching to anaesthetics, he was conscientious, clever, and compassionate, loved by medical and nursing staff alike, and deeply appreciated by patients. If asked to produce a presentation for …