Health ministry directs doctors to mention reason for prescribing antibiotics
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The Indian government has recently issued a directive to doctors, requiring them to "mandatorily mention the indication/reason/justification while prescribing antibiotics." This move aims to tackle the over-prescription of antibiotics and promote their judicious use. Dr. Atul Goel, the Director General of Health Services, has urged all doctors in medical colleges to adhere to this directive, stressing the importance of responsible antibiotic use for future generations of doctors who will face this crisis more severely.