Dominik Wujastyk (b.1954), Sanskrit scholar and expert in Ayurvedic medicine

Date:
1980-1995
Reference:
MS.7967
  • Archives and manuscripts

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Description

Papers relating to his contribution as an expert witness in the proceedings against Drs Roger Alistair Chalmers and Leslie James Davis before the Professional Conduct committee of the GMC

Publication/Creation

1980-1995

Physical description

4 files

Biographical note

In 1991 Drs Chalmers and Davis were called before the General Medical Council as a result of providing treatment by 'Maharishi Ayurveda' to AIDS patients. Dr Wujastyk gave evidence as an expert witness on the historical development and current status in India of the Ayurvedic system.

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Accession number

  • 1410