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Homoeopaths Cannot Practice Other Systems Of Medicine: Council
The Homoeopathy Central Council has ruled that homoeopathic practitioners cannot practise any other system of medicine, NDTV reports. The regulation explicitly states that 'a Homoeopathic practitioner shall not practise any other system…
The Story in Brief
The Homoeopathy Central Council has ruled that homoeopathic practitioners cannot practise any other system of medicine, NDTV reports. The regulation explicitly states that 'a Homoeopathic practitioner shall not practise any other system of medicine other than Homoeopathy.' A proviso to the regulation offers a specific exception, but the full details of that exception have not been disclosed in the report. The regulation was issued by the council, the statutory body for homoeopathy under the Ministry of AYUSH. The exact wording and implications of the proviso remain unclear from the report.
The Indian Opinion
This regulation draws a clear professional boundary, but the real test is the proviso's exception. In rural India, homoeopaths often serve as the only accessible healthcare providers. Does the exception allow for emergency care or referral? The council must publish the full text immediately to avoid confusion among practitioners and patients who rely on these services.
Source: ndtv.com
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