NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has said that there is “no prohibition” against remote review and authentication of lab reports, discharge summaries and other electronic clinical documents by a Registered Medical Practitioner through a digital signature. However, it clarified that remote authentication should be undertaken only after the concerned RMP has reviewed the relevant clinical information, records, investigations and other material necessary for forming the professional opinion and has exercised independent professional judgment in determining whether the report is a...