Kochi, Nov 6 (PTI) The Kerala High Court has directed that physiotherapists and occupational therapists cannot use the prefix “Dr" without holding a recognised medical degree.

The interim direction by Justice V G Arun came on a plea filed by the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR), seeking that physiotherapists and occupational therapists should not be allowed to present themselves as first-line healthcare providers.

The court also issued notices to the Ministry of Health, the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP), the State Allied and Healthcare Council, and the National Medical Commission (NMC), seeking their response to the petition by IAPMR.

In its plea, IAPMR also sought directions that physiotherapists and occupational the

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