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Authorisation to Sign Pathology Report
As
per clause (c) of sub-section (2) of Section 15 of IMC Act, 1956, no
person other than a doctor having qualification recognized by MCI and
registered with MCI/State Medical Council(s) is allowed to practice
modern system of medicine or sign or authenticate a medical or fitness
certificate or any other certificate required by any law to be signed.
Further, Hon’ble Supreme Court of India vide order dated 12.12.2017 in
the Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) No. 28529/2010 in the matter of
North Gujarat Unit of Association of Self Employed Owners (Paramedical)
of Private Pathology Laboratories of Gujarat Vs. North Gujarat
Pathologists Association & Ors held that the stand of the Medical
Council of India that Laboratory Report can be counter signed only by a
registered medical practitioner with a post graduate qualification in
pathology is correct”.
(Release ID :176252)
The
Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare), ShAshwini Kumar Choubey
stated this in a written reply in the RajyaSabha here today.
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MV/LK
(Release ID :176252)
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