Background
Higgins, Peter Matthew was born on June 18, 1923 in London. Son of Peter Joseph Higgins and Margaret DeLacey.
Higgins, Peter Matthew was born on June 18, 1923 in London. Son of Peter Joseph Higgins and Margaret DeLacey.
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, University College Hospital Medical School, London, 1947. Doctor of Science (honorary), University Greenwich, 1999.
House physician University College Hospital, London, 1947. With Royal Army Medical Corps, Libya, 1948-1949. Resident medical officer, assistant registrar University College Hospital, London, 1950-1953.
Private practice Midlands, England, 1954-1968. Senior lecturer, professor general practice Guys Hospital Medical School, London, 1968-1988. Honorary consultant physician Guys Hospital Medical School, London, 1968-1988.
Regional advisor general practice British Postgraduate Medical Federation, London (South East Thames), 1970-1988. Vice chairman South East Thames Regional Health Authority, Croydon, 1976-1992, honorary consultant community medicine, 1985-1988. Member Attendance Allowance Board, London, 1971-1974.
Chairman Kent (England) Family Health Service Authority, Maidstone, 1990-1992. Member of court University Kent, 1979-1998.
Captain Royal Army Med Corps, 1959-1968. Fellow Royal College Physicians, Royal Society of Medicine, Royal Society of Arts. Member British Medical Association.
Married Jean Margaret Currie. Children: John Nicholas, Anthony James, David Charles, Jane Claire.