Does religion have a place in medicine?

24 May 2011 Last updated at 09:14 ET Help

A Christian GP has been given a written warning for suggesting to a patient that his faith could help cure him.

The General Medical Council said Dr Richard Scott risked bringing his profession into disrepute by discussing his religion.

He is now appealing against the ruling and tells BBC Radio 5 live Breakfast's Nicky Campbell that there is no doubt Christianity can be a cure.

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