Only doctors with PG degree in Pathology can sign Lab reports

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New Delhi : 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.

The Supreme Court of India in its order on December 12, 2017 in the Special Leave to Appeal (Civil) 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.

The Minister of State (Health and Family Welfare) Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the RajyaSabha on February 6, 2018.