Whackjob Wakefield struck off Medical Register

[mr blur]

The doctor who first suggested a link between MMR vaccinations and autism has been struck off the medical register.

The General Medical Council found Dr Andrew Wakefield guilty of serious professional misconduct over the way he carried out his controversial research.

It follows a GMC ruling earlier this year that he had acted unethically.

Dr Andrew Wakefield's 1998 Lancet study caused vaccination rates to plummet, resulting in a rise in measles - but the findings were later discredited.

The GMC ruled in January he had acted "dishonestly and irresponsibly" in conducting his research, but under its procedures the sanctions are made at a later date.

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About time too!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8695267.stm

[TreasonousBastard]

1. Lessee how many of the tinfoil crew claim he was hounded out by...

unnamed interests.

(they believe because they choose to believe)

[nemo137]

2. Sadly, he's got his supporters here

[tammywammy]

3. Recommended

Unfortunately this won't deter his most devout supporters, even those on DU.

[csziggy]

4. K&R

[csziggy]

5. K&R

[SidDithers]

6. K&R...

good. I'll be eagerly awaiting Jenny McCarthy's response. :rofl:

Sid

[Heywood J]

10. She's got a standing response that this is

"treachery" by those wanting to "discredit him".

[Odin2005]

7. K&R

[tammywammy]

8. kick n/t

[Canuckistanian]

9. K&R

[HuckleB]

11. Meanwhile, Matt Lauer gives him free air time this morning.

http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/2010/05/here_we_go_again_matt_lauer_to_interview.php

[msanthrope]

12. He got what he deserved. K&R!!

[LeftishBrit]

13. Good news.