Jammu Tawi, March 3 -- In a significant move aimed at enhancing patient safety and ensuring clarity in medical prescriptions, the Directorate of Health Services, Jammu, has directed all doctors and medical staff in government hospitals to write prescriptions and medico-legal reports in capital letters.

In an order issued by Dr. Rakesh Magotra, Director of Health Services, Jammu, emphasized adherence to the guidelines set forth by the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics) Regulation, 2002.

According to the circular, doctors are required to write the names of prescribed drugs in capital letters to prevent any potential misinterpretation that could lead to medication errors. Additionally, the directive stresse...