# Doctor Warns Cross-System Medical Practice Could Put Patients at Risk 2026-08-07T09:50:34+00:00 | Health & Science | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Dr Jalil Parkar, a Mumbai pulmonologist, has warned that allowing practitioners of one medical system to prescribe or perform procedures associated with another could endanger patients. In an opinion article published by Times Now News, he says allopathy, Ayurveda and homeopathy have different theories, curricula and training requirements. Parkar argues that procedures such as robotic or laparoscopic surgery and bronchoscopy require dedicated hands-on training. He also points to the risks of prescribing medicines such as steroids without adequate knowledge of dosage, side effects and withdrawal. He recommends keeping each system within a defined scope while expanding research and career opportunities separately. ## Coverage - timesnownews.com Tags: allopathy, Ayurveda, homeopathy, medical regulation, patient safety Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/doctor-warns-cross-system-medical-practice-could-put-patients-at-risk/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/doctor-warns-cross-system-medical-practice-could-put-patients-at-risk/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.