Rajan P. Parrikar writes To Goanet -Dr. Ferdinando dos Reis Falcão wrote:> Because nowadays everyone likes to a Dr. prefix to their > names, like Ph.Ds, dentists, physiotherapists, etc. Anybody who has an earned doctorate (PhD) is wellwithin his or her right to use the title of "Dr." But to assume that title for an honorary doctorate is a travesty. A “Doctor of Philosophy” (Ph.D) is a person holding a doctorate in any subject except law, medicine, or sometimes theology. It is one of the highest earned academic degrees conferred by a university. It is an academic title and not a professional title in contrast to a person qualified to practice Medicine. As such those conferred Doctorate degrees may use their titles for academic purpose and not for professional or Public purposes.
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