State Board of Medical Examiners v. Gandy

Lewis, Justice:

This appeal arises out of action of appellant, The State Board of Medical Examiners, in revoking the license of respondent, William S. Gandy, to practice medicine in this State.

The revocation of respondent’s license to practice medicine has its background in a previous proceeding in which respondent was placed on probation. It appears that on May 25, 1963 respondent was summoned before appellant to show cause why his license should not be revoked on the following grounds:

1. Addiction to the drug or liquor habit to such a degree as to be unfit to practice medicine and surgery in…