Government Clarifies: Physiotherapists Cannot Use “Dr” Prefix, Are Not Medical Doctors
Government Clarifies: In a major regulatory decision, India’s Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has clarified that physiotherapists are not medical doctors and must not use the “Dr” prefix before their names. The decision comes amid objections from professional bodies and aims to prevent misleading patients and the general public. The issue gained prominence when…