Ensure "Dr." Not Used By Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists Without Medical Qualification: Kerala High Court

K. Salma Jennath

6 Nov 2025 2:39 PM IST

  • Ensure Dr. Not Used By Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists Without Medical Qualification: Kerala High Court

    The Kerala High Court on Tuesday (November 4) passed an order against the usage of "Dr." prefix by physiotherapists and occupational therapists who do not possess recognised medical qualification.Justice V.G. Arun was told that there is a conflict between the provisions of the Indian Medical Degrees Act, 1916 (Exhibit P1) and the clauses in the Competency Based Curriculum for Physiotherapy...

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