Punjab and Haryana HC criticises doctors over illegible prescriptions

Written By :  Anshika Mishra
Published On 2025-10-04 12:00 GMT   |   Update On 2025-10-04 12:00 GMT
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Slamming doctors for continuing to write illegible prescriptions despite access to computers, the Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed them to write in clear, bold capital letters until a comprehensive digital prescription system is established.

The court emphasised that patients have a fundamental right to receive clear and readable medical prescriptions, stressing that poor handwriting can directly impact a patient’s health and safety.

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To prevent confusion, the court instructed the government to introduce handwriting training in medical curricula and to implement a nationwide digital system within two years. Until then, it directed doctors to write in bold, legible letters.

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Illegible Prescriptions Not Acceptable: Punjab and Haryana HC raps doctors

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