BNF for Children 2011-2012

BNFC 2011–2012 Drugs and sport 23Drugs and sportUK Anti-Doping, the national body responsible for theUK’s anti-doping policy, advises that athletes are personallyresponsible should a prohibited substance bedetected in their body. An advice card listing examplesof permitted and prohibited substances is availablefrom:UK Anti-DopingOceanic House1a Cockspur StreetLondon SW1Y 5BGTel: (020) 7766 7350information@ukad.org.ukwww.ukad.org.ukGeneral Medical Council’s adviceDoctors who prescribe or collude in the provision ofdrugs or treatment with the intention of improperlyenhancing an individual’s performance in sport contravenethe GMC’s guidance, and such actions wouldusually raise a question of a doctor’s continuedregistration. This does not preclude the provisionof any care or treatment where the doctor’s intentionis to protect or improve the patient’s health.Drugs and sport