What new rules mean for allied health
The National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions has released a draft code of ethics for allied health professionals in India. The regulations aim to standardize professional conduct, define boundaries, and establish disciplinary mechanisms for various roles including physiotherapists and nutritionists.
Why it matters
This represents the first comprehensive national ethical framework for allied health workers in India, which is crucial for patient safety and professional accountability.
‘The Draft “Registered Allied and Healthcare Professionals (Professional Conduct & Ethics) Regulations, 2026” released by the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions — is the first comprehensive code of ethics for registered allied and healthcare professionals (RAHPs), including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, optometrists, nutritionists, medical laboratory professionals, radiology professionals, physician associates, and several other allied health categories.
The article provides a factual summary of a government draft regulation without editorializing.
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