Charlie Beardmore is currently undertaking a PhD in Military Medical Ethics with Kings College London. He has many years previous experience as a medical practitioner and leader within the UK Defence Medical Services. He is particularly interested in deriving pragmatic military medical ethical frameworks which have broad utility in times of conflict and which can successfully guide clinical decision making, in often difficult circumstances. His current work builds on his previous experience gaining a Masters in Medical Law and Ethics, operational deployments and military leadership and management training.