Colman v General Medical Council

(1990) 1 Med LR 241

COURT OF APPEAL

Lord DONALDSON of Lymington MR, Lord Justice RALPH, and Lord Justice MCCOWAN

General Medical Council — Professional conduct — Statutory powers — Restriction on press advertising — Decision by GMC advising medical practitioner that advertisement of his services in local press could expose him to professional disciplinary proceedings — Restriction on advertising in “Blue Book” — Whether decision and restriction ultra vires — GMC's advisory role