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 and Occupational Therapy [Exihibit P1(a)].

The Court also noted that there was a direction by the the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare regarding removal of the usage of the prefix “Dr.” for Physiotherapists in the Competency Based Curriculum for Physiotherapy – Approved Syllabus, 2025 since any Physiotherapist using the title 'Doctor' without holding a recognised medical qualification would be vio

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