‘Doctor’ Is Not Only for MBBS: Kerala High Court’s Ruling Explained

Kerala High Court: ‘Doctor’ Is Not an Exclusive Title for MBBS degree Holders, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists Can Use ‘Dr’ Prefix

The Kerala High Court has ruled that the title “Doctor” is not the exclusive property of MBBS doctors. The Court held that the NMC Act does not confer any statutory monopoly over the “Dr” prefix and that qualified physiotherapists and occupational therapists can also use it. The Court dismissed petitions filed by IMA challenging the NCAHP Act and allied health curriculum.