Government withdraws order banning Physiotherapist from using ‘Dr’ title

The order also stated that physiotherapists should not be allowed to provide first aid and treat only referred patients as they are not trained to treat medical conditions that can deteriorate with wrong physiotherapy.

New Delhi: The Ministry of Health has withdrawn the order issued earlier to not write the title 'Dr' (Doctor) ahead of Physiotherapists. The ministry has said that further consultation is required on the matter and a final decision will be taken only after re-review. This step is taken after objections from many organizations and experts.

What Was Matter?

On 9 September, DGHS (Directorate General of Health Services) issued a letter saying that physiotherapists should not follow the order to write 'Dr.' and 'PT' (PT) behind their names. It argued that physiotherapists are not trained as a medical doctor, so the use of 'Dr.' can mislead the patients and the general public. In addition, this can promote potential fraud.

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Question On Title Of 'Dr' of Physiotherapists

The order also stated that physiotherapists should not be allowed to provide first aid and treat only referred patients as they are not trained to treat medical conditions that can deteriorate with wrong physiotherapy.

Court's Decisions

It was also mentioned in the letter that Patna High Court, Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Bangalore Court and Madras High Court have already given the verdict that it is illegal to put 'Dr.' title without medical registration.

Controversy Over Title 'Dr' In Physiotherapy Curriculum 2025

Many experts, including Dr. Sunita Sharma, suggested that 'Dr' title should not be used in the new Physiotherapy Curriculum 2025. He had said that a clear and respectable title like 'Physiotherapist' should be used so that patients are not confused.

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Government's New Status

The Ministry of Health has now withdrawn this order and said that further discussions and discussions on the matter are needed. The ministry has made it clear that a final decision will be taken soon after reviewing again.

Controversy continues to give or not to give the title 'Dr' to physiotherapists. The government has currently withdrew the order and indicated a thorough review of the case. Keeping in mind the opinion of all the parties associated with this, a balanced and clear rules are likely to be made, so that the patients get the correct information and the professionals will also be honored.