Philip Banfield is a long established and hugely experienced obstetrician and gynaecologist in North Wales.  His particular clinical and research interests are high risk antenatal care, intrapartum care, fetal monitoring and the care of critically ill and deteriorating pregnant patients. He is a nationally recognised educator, teaching undergraduates, doctors, midwives and paramedics in obstetric emergencies, how and why individuals and teams make mistakes – and how to try and avoid them.