🛡️ Written for NMC's 6 October 2026 guidelines · Free

36 NMC-safe reel ideas for doctors

Pick your specialty, copy an idea, record it on your phone. Each one has the first line to say, the on-screen text, three talking points and a caption with the disclosure line NMC asks for.

By Abhishek Senapati, founder of ClinicLoop · Updated 5 November 2026 · Based on NMC notice R-13014/01/2024-Ethics

Idea 1 · Paediatrics

“Does every fever in a child need an antibiotic?”

FEVER ≠ ANTIBIOTIC

1.Why many childhood fevers are caused by viruses
2.What antibiotics do, and what they can't do
3.Why to give only the medicine and dose your doctor prescribed

A common question in every OPD: does my child's fever need an antibiotic? Here is how doctors decide.

For awareness only. Not a substitute for medical advice.

Dr [Your Name], [Qualifications], [State Medical Council] Reg. No. [Your number]

Idea 2 · Paediatrics

“Should you give water to a baby under six months?”

WATER BEFORE 6 MONTHS?

1.What current infant-feeding guidance says
2.Why it matters in hot weather too
3.When to ask your paediatrician

Grandparents often ask this in summer. Here is what the guidance says for babies under six months.

For awareness only. Not a substitute for medical advice.

Dr [Your Name], [Qualifications], [State Medical Council] Reg. No. [Your number]

Idea 3 · Paediatrics

“Teething: what it can cause, and what it can't.”

TEETHING: MYTH OR FACT?

1.Common signs of teething
2.Symptoms that are usually not from teething
3.When to get the child checked

Teething gets blamed for a lot. Let's separate the myths from the facts.

For awareness only. Not a substitute for medical advice.

Dr [Your Name], [Qualifications], [State Medical Council] Reg. No. [Your number]

Idea 4 · Paediatrics

“How much screen time is okay for a toddler?”

SCREEN TIME UNDER 5

1.What paediatric guidance suggests by age
2.Simple swaps for screen time at home
3.Signs it is affecting sleep or speech

Phones are everywhere at home. Here is a simple, practical way to think about screen time for little ones.

For awareness only. Not a substitute for medical advice.

Dr [Your Name], [Qualifications], [State Medical Council] Reg. No. [Your number]

These are topics and talking points, not medical advice. You add the clinical content from your own practice and approve every video.

11 rules every reel must follow

From the NMC notice of 6 October 2026, with the clause for each.

Education only. Explain a health topic; don't promote your practice or ask people to book. (5.1, 8.2(iii))
Show your name, qualifications, registration status and Reg. No. on every post. (3.2 Expl. III)
No 'best', 'No.1', 'leading', 'top' or other superiority claims about yourself. (8.1(iii), 8.1(ix))
No guarantees, success rates or patient counts. (8.1(iii), 8.1(vi))
No patients: no faces, names, voices, before/after photos or success stories. (6.1, 6.2, 7.4, 8.1(v))
No testimonials, reviews or endorsements, including from staff or influencers. (3.2 Expl. V, 8.1(xi))
No fear-based messages that push tests or procedures. (8.1(i))
No offers, discounts, free camps or other inducements. (8.1(x))
No AI avatar or synthetic version of you or a patient. (7.2)
No bought views, likes, followers or comments. (8.1(xii))
You approve the final video. Using an agency doesn't move the responsibility. (4.4)

Hooks that work, and hooks to avoid

Safe to use

A question patients ask you
“Myth or fact?”
“How to… the right way”
“3 things to know about…”
“When should you see a doctor for…?”

Avoid

“Best doctor in your city”
“100% cure / guaranteed”
“Book now, 50% off”
A patient's story or thank-you
“Ignore this and you could…”

Recording tips

Hold the phone upright, at eye level, facing a window for light.
Say the hook in the first two seconds. No greeting or introduction first.
Keep it to 30–60 seconds: one topic per reel.
Speak the way you explain it in your OPD, in your patients' language.
Make sure no patient, file or screen with patient details is in the frame.

Recorded it? We'll edit it.

Send us your phone recordings. We return finished reels with captions in Odia, Hindi or English, your Reg. No. end card, and a clause-by-clause NMC check, for your approval before anything is posted.

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Frequently asked questions

Can doctors post reels under NMC's 2026 guidelines?

Yes, when the reel is health education in the doctor's own name: factual, without promoting the practice, soliciting patients, testimonials, superlatives or offers, and with the doctor's name, qualifications, registration status and Reg. No. disclosed (NMC notice R-13014/01/2024-Ethics, 5.1, 8.2(iii) and 3.2 Explanation III).

Can I add 'book an appointment' at the end of an education reel?

We advise against it. Clause 5.1 allows educational content provided it does not promote personal practice or solicit patients, so keep education reels free of booking calls-to-action.

Do I need to show my registration number on every reel?

Clause 3.2 Explanation III says an RMP publishing an electronic media post should disclose name, qualifications, registration status and SMR/NMR registration number. Put it in the caption and on an end card.

Are these ideas medical advice?

No. They are topics and talking points. You supply the clinical content from your own expertise, and you approve every video before it is posted.

Are these ideas for dentists too?

Dentists are regulated by the Dental Council of India, not NMC, so these NMC references don't apply to them directly. The education-first approach still works well.

This page summarises the official NMC notice for general information. It is not legal advice. For your specific situation, refer to the notice itself or your State Medical Council.