EDITOR,—John Mitchell and others discuss what seems an amazing decision by the General Medical Council's professional conduct committee.1 A consultant anaesthetist practising as his peers do was found guilty of insufficient explanation, assault on the patient, and serious professional misconduct beyond reasonable doubt; the dentist was also similarly found guilty by the General Dental Council. Although this seems outrageous, we should read the transcripts carefully before reaching any conclusion. It is implied that these decisions go beyond just the use …