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Conclusion: The Future of Physiotherapy in India: Autonomy, Challenges, and Patient-Cantered Care under the NCAHP Act 2021
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act of 2021 marks a significant first step in regulating healthcare…
The History and Global Usage of the “Doctor” Title: Implications for Medical Practitioners and Physiotherapists
What is the history associated with designating medical practitioners ‘Doctors’? What is the meaning of Doctor? Derived from the Latin…
Key Questions on Physiotherapists’ Autonomy, Scope, and Distinction Under the NCAHP Act 2021
Are physiotherapists autonomous? Yes, physiotherapists are autonomous. Physiotherapists are autonomous according to the NCAHP Act, which explicitly states that a…
Scope, Boundaries, and Tools of Physiotherapy Under the NCAHP Act 2021: A Detailed Analysis
By definition, physiotherapy professionals fall under healthcare professionals as per the NCAHP Act. As per the definition of “physiotherapy professional”…
Physiotherapy Under the NCAHP Act 2021: Scope, Autonomy, and Professional Classification
On August 12th, 2024, the Hon Supreme Court, headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, JB Pardiwala, and Manoj Misra, heard…