NMC issues advisory for doctors on remote authentication of medical records via digital signatures

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National Medical Commission New Delhi: The Ethics and Medical Registration Board (EMRB) of the National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory for doctors regarding the remote authentication of medical records through digital/electronic signatures. A clarification issued today, October 13, 2026, by the NMC Secretary, Dr Raghav Langer, has asked all the registered medical practitioners and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with the provisions of the advisory. The apex medical regulator noted that r apid advancement of digital healthcare technologies has significantly transformed the manner in which healthcare services are delivered across the country, and divergent practices have evolved across healthcare establishments, resulting in uncertainty regarding the remote review and authentication of medical records. "The High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms has also recommended facilitating the use of Digital and Electronic Signatures in medical practice in accordance with the Information Technology Act, 2000, with the objective of promoting ease of healthcare delivery, improving accessibility and reducing avoidable regulatory impediments," the NMC said. Therefore, in order to promote uniform implementation of the existing legal framework, remove ambiguity relating to remote authentication of medical records through Digital/Electronic Signatures, ensure patient safety, preserve professional accountability and facilitate responsible adoption of digital healthcare technologies, the National Medical Commission has issued the Advisory. Accordingly, all Registered Medical Practitioners and other concerned stakeholders are informed and advised to ensure compliance with the provisions of the Advisory as follows: Remote Authentication of Medical Records through Digital/Electronic Signatures: The rapid advancement of digital healthcare technologies, including Hospital Information Systems (HIS), Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Electronic Health

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