My father, James Payne, who has died aged 93, was a professor of anaesthetics, a research scientist and a medical politician. His work on the distribution of alcohol in blood, breath and urine led to the introduction of the breathalyser in Britain. He also did research into hypoxia that changed pre- and post-operative practices. Much of his work focused on the safety and effectiveness of anaesthetic agents and on the development of accurate, non-invasive monitoring equipment, now part and parcel of medical care.
He wrote papers on ethics and education and was an expert witness in many legal cases. He was also a prominent member of the British Medical Association. His feet were firmly planted on the ground, he had a strong notion of support for ordinary people and he was a great raconteur.
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