Until now, many allied health professions in India lacked a common national ethical framework. The draft seeks to define professional conduct standards, protect patients, clarify professional boundaries, establish disciplinary mechanisms and standardise behaviour across professions and states. | Photo: iStock/ Getty Images
‘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.Until now, many allied health professions in India lacked a common national ethical framework. The draft seeks to define professional conduct standards, protect patients, clarify professional boundaries, establish disciplinary mechanisms and standardise behaviour across professions and states.The Hindu will host a webinar titled, ‘What new rules mean for allied health’, on June 13, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Register now for free to ask questions and interact with the panellists. The three best questions will receive a free online subscription to The Hindu.(For any feedback or suggestions, reach out to us at education@thehindu.co.in) Published - June 08, 2026 04:01 pm IST
