Physiotherapists, occupational therapists cannot use ‘Dr’ prefix, rules Kerala HC - Video
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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.
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NO 'Dr' prefix for Physiotherapists, occupational therapists, Rules Kerala HC
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