The practitioners of modern medicine have over the years used the prefix DOCTOR (Dr) to their name; I would like to draw your attention to the use of another suffix SAHIB and the problems it is causing. Etymology of the word DOCTOR: The doctor is an academic title that originates from the Latin word of the same spelling and meaning, 'to teach'. It has been used as an academic title in Europe since the 13 th century; it is used as a designation for a person who has obtained a research doctorate (e.g. Ph.D.).
In many parts of the world, it is also used by medical practitioners, regardless of whether or not they hold a doctoral-level degree. Situation in India In India, a person who has completed the Doctoral academic research requirements, when awarded with a PhD is entitled by Right to be addressed as "Doctor" and prefix the abbreviation Dr. to his name. However, practitioners in the…
