Ernakulam: On the issue of physiotherapists and occupational therapists using the prefix 'Dr', the Kerala High Court has clarified that such professionals cannot use the concerned prefix 'Doctor' without a recognised medical qualification.

"Hence, there shall be a direction to the competent authorities to ensure that the prefix “Dr.” mentioned in Exts.P1 and P1(a) is not used by Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists without recognised medical qualification," ordered the HC bench comprising Justice V.G. Arun.

The High Court's direction comes while considering a plea filed in this regard by the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR).

Filing the plea, the association prayed for an interim order directing the National Commission for Allied and Healthca

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