Consultant, Emergency Medicine
Critical Care | 29 years of experience | Speaks EnglishAreas of Expertise:
Dr. John Thomson stands out for his 25-year dedication to emergency medicine, caring for both adult and pediatric patients. At the core of his practice is a commitment to patient-centered care, grounded in evidence-based decision-making, ensuring the highest standards of emergency treatment.
His medical journey began at the University of Aberdeen, renowned for its rigorous medical program, setting the stage for his distinguished career. Dr. Thomson further specialized in emergency medicine through Higher Specialist Training in Scotland’s North-East, leading to his role as a Consultant in Emergency Medicine since 2009.
A respected Fellow of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine and Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, Dr. Thomson’s contributions extend beyond clinical practice. As a former Vice-President of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, he has played a pivotal role in shaping clinical management and national policies in emergency medicine, demonstrating extensive expertise and leadership in the field.
Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, 2008
Higher Specialist Training (Emergency Medicine), 2003-2009
MRCSEd(A&E), 2003
Medical School, University of Aberdeen 1990-1995
GMC Specialist Registration, 2009
Certificate of Completion of Training, 2009
Fellowship of Royal College of Emergency Medicine, 2008
Graham A, Blyth K, Thomson J, Cooper J. (2016). Sustained improvement in the delivery of the Sepsis Four in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Scottish Clinical Meeting RCEM, 11th May 2016, Glasgow, UK
Blythe K, Smith R, Turnbull H, Hartman C, Thomson J, Cooper J. (2015). Sepsis six delivery in the Emergency Department Aberdeen style; is it infectious. Scottish Clinical Meeting RCEM, 19th May 2015, Stirling, UK
Stafrace S, Sinha R, Thomson J, Palombo A, (2007). Cooper A – Ultrasound of Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies in the Emergency Department, UK Radiological Congress, June 2007, Manchester
Thomson JS, Palombo AS, Stafrace S, Sinha R, (2006). Cooper A – Foreign Body Ultrasound in the Emergency Department, CEM Scientific Meeting 29th November-1st December 2006, London
Cooper JG, Thomson JS, Cooper AJ. (2004). Sledging in childhood: just harmless fun? BAEM 2004 Conference, 29th March-1st April 2004, Liverpool, UK.
Regan L, Wilkie S, Thomson J. (2012). Aorto-iliac occlusion masquerading as a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm. Emergency Medical Journal 2012;29(10):820-1
Miller D, Thomson JS. (2011). Unilateral pupil dilation following head injury: thinking outside the (brain) box. Qatar Journal of Mededicine 2011:104:449
Thomson JS, Donald C. (2006). Use of Flumazenil in Benzodiazepine overdose (Letter). Emergency Medical Journal 2006;23:162
Thomson JS, Donald C, Lewin KJ. (2005). Benzodiazepines: Do the NICE Guidelines need Changed? Emergency Medical Journal 2005;23/2/162-a
Cooper JG, Thomson JS, Cooper AJ. (2003). Sledging in childhood: just harmless fun? Emergency Medical Journal 2003;20:538-539
Thomson JS, Cooper JG. Press-ups. (2002) An alternative treatment for a fractured clavicle? (Minerva). British Medical Journal 2002;325:724
Rowlands AB, Thomson J. (2002). Weaknesses in the flowchart in acute poisoning [electronic response to Wallace et al. Paracetamol overdoes: an evidence-based flowchart to guide management]. Emjonline.com 2002;19/3/202#65 and 19/3/202#76
Royal College of Emergency Medicine
Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
