(The Health Committee of the GMC) The appellant challenged a decision of the respondent extending his suspension from the register for a further twelve months. He had been suspended against a finding that he did not have an appropriate insight into the problems with his practice. Subsequent reports indicated that he had not acquired insight. The committee had judged the fitness to practise of the practitioner to be seriously impaired by reason of his physical or mental condition. They had medical reports suggesting he still suffered bipolar affective disorder, though it may be in remission.
Held: The continued suspension was correct.
Lord Hope of Craighead Sir Anthony Evans Sir Philip Otton
Appeal No 25 of 2001
PC, PC
General Medical Council Health Committee (Procedure) Rules 1987 Order of Council 1987-97 Rule 24, Medical Act 1983 37 40
England and Wales
Updated: 14 September 2021; Ref: scu.166869
