Panchkula, Oct. 15 -- The National Medical Commission (NMC) clarified that doctors may remotely review and digitally authenticate laboratory, pathology, radiology, and other medical reports.
However, they must exercise independent clinical judgment beforesigning and must not allow others to use their digital authentication credentials.
In a 10-point advisory, the commission's Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) outlined safeguards for electronic authentication of medical records. The advisory places responsibility on doctors and healthcare establishments to ensure clinical accuracy, patient confidentiality, data security, and compliance with existing laws.
The public notice, signed by NMC Secretary Dr. Raghav Langer, has been ci...