Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Wonderful news Sheila......... On Thu, Nov 17, 2011 at 1:19 PM, SheilaT <sheila@...> wrote: After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in to attend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had been delayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been further delayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel were going through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing their decision. The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practice lifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. This is a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficult time for Dr Skinner and all his patients. Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously in initiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patients who had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not do well on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of natural desiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe and effective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, even though it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTA are most definitely very unlikely to be happy with. Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so many members of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and this impressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red - with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations published which obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatly Just on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when I return - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details in the Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if you would liike a copy of the transcript. Luv - Sheila -- Manderscheidmobile: (904) 210 9335website: www.terra-novus.net'Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid insideways - Merlot in one hand - dark chocolate in the other - body thoroughlyused up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOO HOO, What a Ride' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Sheila - Many, many warm congratulations upon this tremendous achievement! Bit by bit, hopefully we will all win this battle for good diagnosis and treatment! It might be incremental but these are the things that will make a big difference. Thanks for working towards this goal on the behalf of all the hypothyroid people in the world! Cherwyn From: thyroid treatment [mailto:thyroid treatment ] On Behalf Of SheilaTSent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 1:19 PMthyroid treatment Subject: Dr Gordon Bruce Skinner After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in toattend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had beendelayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been furtherdelayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel weregoing through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing theirdecision.The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practicelifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. Thisis a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficulttime for Dr Skinner and all his patients.Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously ininitiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patientswho had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptomsand signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not dowell on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of naturaldesiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe andeffective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, eventhough it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTAare most definitely very unlikely to be happy with.Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so manymembers of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and thisimpressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red -with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations publishedwhich obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatlyJust on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when Ireturn - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details inthe Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if youwould liike a copy of the transcript.Luv - Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 That's Brilliant Sheila _ huge step forward.Good for you for all your support- it's paid off!!!Enjoy your celebrationsSheila COn 17 Nov 2011, at 18:19, "SheilaT" <sheila@...> wrote: After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in to attend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had been delayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been further delayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel were going through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing their decision. The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practice lifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. This is a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficult time for Dr Skinner and all his patients. Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously in initiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patients who had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not do well on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of natural desiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe and effective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, even though it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTA are most definitely very unlikely to be happy with. Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so many members of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and this impressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red - with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations published which obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatly Just on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when I return - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details in the Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if you would liike a copy of the transcript. Luv - Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Well Done Dr Skinner just the result hey Sheila xFrom: SheilaT <sheila@...>Subject: Dr Gordon Bruce Skinnerthyroid treatment Date: Thursday, 17 November, 2011, 18:19 After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in toattend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had beendelayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been furtherdelayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel weregoing through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing theirdecision.The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practicelifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. Thisis a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficulttime for Dr Skinner and all his patients.Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously ininitiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patientswho had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptomsand signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not dowell on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of naturaldesiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe andeffective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, eventhough it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTAare most definitely very unlikely to be happy with.Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so manymembers of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and thisimpressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red -with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations publishedwhich obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatlyJust on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when Ireturn - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details inthe Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if youwould liike a copy of the transcript.Luv - Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 > > > After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in to > attend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had been > delayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been further > delayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel were > going through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing their > decision. > > The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practice > lifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. This > is a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficult > time for Dr Skinner and all his patients. > > Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously in > initiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patients > who had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptoms > and signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not do > well on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of natural > desiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe and > effective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, even > though it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTA > are most definitely very unlikely to be happy with. > > Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so many > members of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and this > impressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red - > with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations published > which obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatly > > Just on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when I > return - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details in > the Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if you > would liike a copy of the transcript. > > Luv - Sheila Thank you Sheila - have been waiting with baited breath - couldn't attend but accutely aware of how badly Dr Skinner has been treated for so long! So very happy for him and everyone at this outcome! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hi Sheila, Wonderful news. I feel choked reading this not only for Dr. Skinner but for those of us who might now get some proper treatment. Well done to you Sheila for helping to gather all the patient citations that Dr. Skinner needed.Onwards and upwards! Regards, Margaret thyroid treatment From: sheila@...Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2011 18:19:19 +0000Subject: Dr Gordon Bruce Skinner After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in toattend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had beendelayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been furtherdelayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel weregoing through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing theirdecision.The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practicelifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. Thisis a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficulttime for Dr Skinner and all his patients.Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously ininitiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patientswho had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptomsand signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not dowell on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of naturaldesiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe andeffective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, eventhough it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTAare most definitely very unlikely to be happy with.Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so manymembers of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and thisimpressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red -with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations publishedwhich obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatlyJust on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when Ireturn - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details inthe Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if youwould liike a copy of the transcript.Luv - Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Great news Sheila, I daresay the document sent stating that the treatment he was giving was being used in 1898 helped Fantastic news I think things will change now Best wishes and thanks for all your hard work. Mandy From: thyroid treatment [mailto:thyroid treatment ] On Behalf Of SheilaTSent: 17 November 2011 18:19thyroid treatment Subject: Dr Gordon Bruce Skinner After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in toattend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had beendelayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been furtherdelayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel weregoing through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing theirdecision.The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practicelifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. Thisis a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficulttime for Dr Skinner and all his patients.Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously ininitiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patientswho had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptomsand signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not dowell on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of naturaldesiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe andeffective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, eventhough it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTAare most definitely very unlikely to be happy with.Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so manymembers of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and thisimpressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red -with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations publishedwhich obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatlyJust on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when Ireturn - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details inthe Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if youwould liike a copy of the transcript.Luv - Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hoorah! Very, very well done to all, am delighted! > > > After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in to > attend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had been > delayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been further > delayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel were > going through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing their > decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 > > > After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in to > attend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had been > delayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been further > delayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel were > going through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing their > decision. > > The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practice > lifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. This > is a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficult > time for Dr Skinner and all his patients. > > Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously in > initiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patients > who had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptoms > and signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not do > well on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of natural > desiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe and > effective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, even > though it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTA > are most definitely very unlikely to be happy with. > > Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so many > members of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and this > impressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red - > with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations published > which obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatly > > Just on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when I > return - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details in > the Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if you > would liike a copy of the transcript. > > Luv - Sheila > What fantastic news for Dr Skinner and all his patients, lets hope that this is the last of these discusting linch type mob hearings and, the doctors who actually want to help their patients recover from the symptoms of thyroid disease and get back on the road to health and wellbeing can do so without constantly looking over their shoulders GO GORDON woop woop! X Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 HOORAY lets hope it chokes BTA Pat From: SheilaT <sheila@...>Subject: Dr Gordon Bruce Skinnerthyroid treatment Date: Thursday, 17 November, 2011, 18:19 After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in toattend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had beendelayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been furtherdelayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel weregoing through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing theirdecision.The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practicelifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. Thisis a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficulttime for Dr Skinner and all his patients.Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously ininitiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patientswho had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptomsand signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not dowell on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of naturaldesiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe andeffective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, eventhough it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTAare most definitely very unlikely to be happy with.Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so manymembers of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and thisimpressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red -with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations publishedwhich obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatlyJust on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when Ireturn - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details inthe Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if youwould liike a copy of the transcript.Luv - Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 HALLELLUYAH!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 That is so fantastic. Well done for all your work on his and our behalf what a wonderful wonderful outcome. Enjoy your well deserved celebration, this has really cheered me up.There is some justice in the world after all.MaireSent from my iPadOn 17 Nov 2011, at 18:19, "SheilaT" <sheila@...> wrote: After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in to attend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had been delayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been further delayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel were going through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing their decision. The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practice lifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. This is a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficult time for Dr Skinner and all his patients. Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously in initiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patients who had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not do well on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of natural desiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe and effective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, even though it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTA are most definitely very unlikely to be happy with. Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so many members of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and this impressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red - with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations published which obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatly Just on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when I return - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details in the Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if you would liike a copy of the transcript. Luv - Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Fantastic news! well done to all who attended best n After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in to attend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had been delayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been further delayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel were going through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing their decision. The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practice lifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. This is a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficult time for Dr Skinner and all his patients. Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously in initiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patients who had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not do well on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of natural desiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe and effective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, even though it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTA are most definitely very unlikely to be happy with. Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so many members of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and this impressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red - with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations published which obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatly Just on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when I return - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details in the Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if you would liike a copy of the transcript. Luv - Sheila ------------------------------------ TPA is not medically qualified. Consult with a qualified medical practitioner before changing medication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Sheila,Is it alright with you if I put this up on eAware? DianeAdvice is not meant to replace your doctor. No one here is a medical professional, just other patients sharing our experiences.https://eaware.org/http://www.adrenalsweb.org/NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/NTHA-Chat/RT3_T3/http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/ From: SheilaT <sheila@...>thyroid treatment Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 11:19 AMSubject: Dr Gordon Bruce Skinner After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in to attend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had been delayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been further delayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel were going through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing their decision. The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practice lifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. This is a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficult time for Dr Skinner and all his patients. Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously in initiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patients who had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not do well on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of natural desiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe and effective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, even though it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTA are most definitely very unlikely to be happy with. Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so many members of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and this impressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red - with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations published which obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatly Just on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when I return - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details in the Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if you would liike a copy of the transcript. Luv - Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Fantastic news!! ________________________________ From: SheilaT <sheila@...> thyroid treatment Sent: Thursday, 17 November 2011, 18:19 Subject: Dr Gordon Bruce Skinner  After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in to attend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had been delayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been further delayed until 2.45 - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Thank goodness... and well done Sheila and all who contributed to, and attended the Hearing. I am so happy for Dr Skinner. Love Jacquie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Fantastic news Shell From: SheilaT <sheila@...>thyroid treatment Sent: Thursday, 17 November 2011, 18:19Subject: Dr Gordon Bruce Skinner After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in toattend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had beendelayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been furtherdelayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. [Ed] though very shortly, you should all be able to read details inthe Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if youwould liike a copy of the transcript.Luv - Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Sheila might not be back until Saturday and then she will be catching up with emails, so might not get to this one for a while. Lilian Sheila,Is it alright with you if I put this up on eAware? DianeAdvice is not meant to replace your doctor. No one here is a medical professional, just other patients sharing our experiences. https://eaware.org/http://www.adrenalsweb.org/ NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/NTHA-Chat/ RT3_T3/http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 How wonderful to hear such good news a victory for Dr Skinner and every thyroid patient. From: SheilaT <sheila@...>thyroid treatment Sent: Thursday, 17 November 2011, 18:19Subject: Dr Gordon Bruce Skinner After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in to attend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had been delayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been further delayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. The GMC Panel were going through everything with a fine tooth comb before putlishing their decision. The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practice lifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. This is a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficult time for Dr Skinner and all his patients. Thge GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously in initiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patients who had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptoms and signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not do well on levothyroxine4 only therapy, and that the use of natural desiccated thyroid extract (i.e. Armour Thyroid) was a safe and effective thyroid hormone replacement that doctors could use, even though it remains unlicensed. This is a Precident - and one that the BTA are most definitely very unlikely to be happy with. Apparently, the staff of the GMC told us that they had NEVER had so many members of the general public attending such aq Hearing before, and this impressed them enormously. Also, there were beautifully bound (in red - with gold letters) volumes of overf 2000 patient citations published which obviously ipresse4d the Panel greatly Just on way out to celebrate , but will give you more details when I return - though very shortly, you should all be able to read details in the Transcripts. you should contact Heatlher Cook at the GMC if you would liike a copy of the transcript. Luv - Sheila Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Fabulous news!! Great to hear that Dr Skinner's job is saved. Thanks Sheila and the others for your great help in raising awareness of hypothyroidism and the treatments to those sufferers including myself. Hope these continue to be a great success in the future. Blast the BTA and RCP! Issy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Brilliant news, lets hope this breakthrough is the first of many!!!! > The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practice > lifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. This > > The GMC have agreed that Dr Skinner was not acting dangerously in > initiating treatment with thyroid hormone replacement for those patients > who had normal thyroid function tests but who suffered several symptoms > and signs of hypothyroidism, and that for those patients who did not do > well on levothyroxine only therapy, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Der Sheila and All, Logically, the BTA cannot get upset. If the blood tests show that the patients did not have a thyroid problem, then the problem was caused elsewhere outside of the thyroid gland, such as in the post thyroid realm, which is nominally outside of the " jurisdiction " of the BTA guideline. Unfortunately, there is no test protocol for that realm. So, doctors are stuck with trials. Dr. Skinner did that, but everyone concerned has to accept the risks of proceeding with only clinical evaluation because the chemical evaluation is incomplete at best. It seems that the GMC recognizes this - finally. I believe that the BTA and the RCP should recognize the potential for post thyroid dysfunctions and make up their minds whether they wish to deal with them properly and scientifically or specifically disclaim them in their guidelines. But the BTA and the RCP are currently doing neither. They are riding the fence of ambiguity, which is specifically addressed in guidelines for authoring guidelines by no other than the RCP. This should be some form of malpractice in itself. Specifically, the BTA uses an improper broad definition for " hypothyroidism. " Consequently, the proscription against any T3 containing hormone replacement is universal in spite of its need for post thyroid deficiencies. And while the RCP specifically addresses primary hypothyroidism (deficiency of the thyroid gland), its proscription of all T3 containing hormone replacements is worded to overflow the bounds of primary hypothyroidism and into the post thyroid realm. Obviously, both entities need to edit their works with someone with knowledge of relevant medical science, some of which is 40 or more years old. Have a great day, > > > After a gruelling week at the GMC in Manchester, we were called in to > attend this morning's session at 11.00a.m. to be told it had been > delayed until 12.0 noon - to be told again, that it had been further > delayed until 2.45 - and then later on to 3.30p.m. [Ed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 This is wonderful news Sheila . Well done Dr Skinner and his lawyer and all of you who went to support him . Drs who put patients first should never have to go through this sort of thing . I am glad the GMC was overwhelmed by patient support ,now can the rest of the medical profession hear about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 17, 2011 Report Share Posted November 17, 2011 Hi , Yes please. Post this news wherever you feel it is needed. This is going to affect patients not only in the UK but in other coutries throughout the world. It really does seem as if the tables are turning in our favour - those thoughtless idiots who continue to hurt patients because their TSH is within the normal reference range and refuse them a diagnosis and correct treatment have their days numbered are perhaps realising after all these years just how wrong they have been, and how right doctors such as Dr Peatfield, Myhill, Hyams, and Skinner et al have been all along. However before posting the informnation on to the other forums, please will you correct any mistooks I made in my original message including spelling - I was in a rush to go out and celebrate our great victory with fish and chips and am now sipping bubbly Champaigne - Ah! what a combination - but tonight, it is the most brilliant combination in the whole world. I have just spoken to Dr Peatfield who is more than delighted at the outcome, and finds it almost impossible to believe. He should now be exonerated from what these same idiots have put him through in the past. Luv - Shyeila > > Sheila, > Is it alright with you if I put this up on eAware? > Â > Diane > Advice is not meant to replace your doctor. No one here is a medical professional, just other patients sharing our experiences. > > https://eaware.org/ > http://www.adrenalsweb.org/ > NaturalThyroidHormonesADRENALS/ > NTHA-Chat/ > > RT3_T3/ > http://www.thyroid-rt3.com/ > > The outcome was that Dr Skinner has had his restrictions to practice > lifted 100% and also his Fitness to Practice had been re-instated. This > is a GREAT victory aqnd a wonderful outcome to a very long and difficult > time for Dr Skinner and all his patients. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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