New Delhi, April 7 -- The National Medical Commission (NMC) has notified draft amendments to the "Registration of Medical Practitioners and Licence to Practice Medicine Regulations, 2023" in the official gazette to ease registration requirements for doctors serving in the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), in view of their distinct service conditions.

Recognising the services rendered by Armed Forces personnel for the safety and security of the nation during conflict situations as well as humanitarian and disaster relief (HADR) operations, the NMC has proposed allowing AFMS doctors to remain registered with one State Medical Council during their period of service instead of requiring multiple state registrations.

The commission noted...