20 Sept 2018
WILLIAMS v A PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT COMMITTEE OF THE MEDICAL COUNCIL [2018] NZHC 2472
- Citation
- [2018] NZHC 2472
- Court
- High Court
The High Court dismissed the appeal: the Tribunal's findings were upheld because the evidence established that betamethasone valerate 0.1% is a moderately potent topical corticosteroid (approx. 100–150× hydrocortisone), mixing with clomazol did not reliably reduce steroid potency, and Dr Williams did not satisfy s100(4) as he had not acted honestly and in good faith given his failure to make reasonable enquiry, to consult specialists, to follow/prescribe in accordance with accepted guidance and to keep adequate records; his prescribing of compounded betaclom in excessive quantities and in con…