The tussle over the “Dr” prefix highlights a broader debate about professional recognition for allied health…
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NCAHP Kerala HC cas | Kerala HC: Physiotherapists, occupational therapists can’t use ‘Dr.’ prefix without recognised medical qualification
Kerala High Court physiotherapist order: The Kerala High Court recently passed an interim order restraining physiotherapists…
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Doctors welcome Kerala High Court order against ‘Dr.’ prefix for physiotherapists
The Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (IAPMR) has welcomed the Kerala High Court’s interim…
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Nigeria adopts WHO framework, expands physiotherapy to rural areas
Nigerians living in rural communities will soon gain access to physiotherapy and other rehabilitation services at primary…
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Europe-first AI physiotherapist secures EU medical device approval
AI-powered physiotherapy clinic Flok Health’s technology has been certified as a Class IIa Medical Device under EU Medical…
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Union Health Ministry allows physiotherapists to use “Dr.” title again – The South First
Doctors’ associations, particularly the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the IAPMR, have repeatedly opposed the use…
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