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Clinical Psychologists can do PhD in Psychology, same like in many other countries. But using “Dr” for clinical psychologists in India is not always same.

Some clinical psychologists in India use “Dr” if they have PhD in Psychology.

The rules for title can be different depending on what person wants, college they work, and local rules. It's important to check a psychologist's papers and qualifications before seeing them.

PharmD and MBBS are two distinct degrees in the healthcare field. PharmD prepares individuals to become pharmacists, focusing on medication therapy management, while MBBS qualifies individuals to become medical doctors, providing comprehensive medical care. Both degrees offer rewarding careers in healthcare, but with different areas of expertise and opportunities for specialization. Candidates can look at the table below to know the difference between the two courses:

No, a post basic BSc Nursing programme doesn't directly qualify you to become a medical doctor (MD or MBBS) since these are distinct professions with different educational paths and scopes of practice.

However, post basic BSc Nursing does offer advanced knowledge and skills in Nursing, enabling nurses to specialize in various areas of healthcare, assume leadership roles, or pursue higher education in nursing or related fields. If your goal is to become a medical doctor, you'll typically need to follow the specific educational path required for medicine.

Yes, Anaesthesiologists are medical doctors who specialize in anesthesia and perioperative care. They are physicians who have completed medical school (earning an MD or DO degree) and have undergone additional training in anesthesiology. 

Anesthesiologists are responsible for administering anaesthesia to patients undergoing surgery or other medical procedures, managing pain, and ensuring the patient's safety and well-being before, during, and after the procedure. 

They play a critical role in the operating room and are highly trained in the pharmacology, physiology, and management of anaesthesia.

No, in India, individuals who have completed a B Optom course are not typically entitled to use the title "Doctor" or prefix "Dr." before their names, as the B Optom degree is not a doctoral-level qualification. Instead, individuals with a B.Optom degree are generally referred to as "Optometrists."

Yes, in India, optometrists who have an OD degree have the permission to use 'Dr' before their names. 

The Doctor of Optometry degree is a recognised degree in India, and all those optometrists who have completed this degree have earned the right to use the title "Doctor".

An eye doctor is called an Ophthalmologist or even an Optometrist, it all depends on their level of training and specialization.

An ophthalmologist is a medical doctor (MD or D.O.) who has expertise in the medical and surgical care of the eyes. But, an optometrist is a healthcare professional who is trained to provide primary eye care services such as performing eye exams or prescribing eyeglasses and contact lenses.