Can an eye doctor legally prescribe medicine based on images and information sent by someone who isn’t a medical professional, like a family member or friend, living in a different town?

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Apni Law Staff asked 2 years ago

Can an eye doctor legally prescribe medicine based on images and information sent by someone who isn’t a medical professional, like a family member or friend, living in a different town?

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Apni Law Staff answered 2 years ago

No, an eye doctor in India cannot legally prescribe medication based solely on images and information sent by a non-medical individual. This violates medical ethics and legal requirements for proper patient diagnosis and treatment, which require a physical examination and medical history.

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