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flag Kerala court bans non-medical therapists from using "Dr." title to prevent public confusion.

flag The Kerala High Court has temporarily banned physiotherapists and occupational therapists from using the title "Dr." unless they hold medical degrees, citing public confusion and legal conflicts with the Indian Medical Degrees Act, 1916. flag The November 4, 2025, order, issued in response to a petition by the Indian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, emphasizes that the title is reserved for medical doctors. flag The court directed enforcement of existing laws pending a December 1, 2025, hearing, aligning with a prior DGHS directive that was later withdrawn. flag The ruling aims to protect medical terminology integrity and public trust in healthcare.

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