Self-medication without a doctor's advice is a form of quackery similar to being treated by an unqualified doctor. Stopping a prescribed medication or starting a new one on one's own can seriously harm one's health as it is committing a grievous hurt without proper medical guidance. People should avoid self-medication and always consult a qualified doctor for any changes to their treatment plan.

1. Self medication is quackery
Imagine getting treated by a doctor who is not qualified. Every time you
decide to stop a prescribed medication or start another yourself without the
doctor’s advice, you are committing a grievous hurt on yourself.
Isn’t it a form of quackery ?
Issued in public interest by Providence Endocrine and Diabetes Specialty Centre, Trivandrum