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Thinking of moving into private practice?

Opportunities in Surrey, UK. Continue reading →

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liquid nitrogen applicator flask

I have an old Cryo Jem liquid nitrogen applicator-the thread where the probes screw in has broken-does anyone know where it could be repaired? thanks, peter mccloskey Attached Images 2014-04-08 18.23.47.jpg (1.66 MB) Continue reading →

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is patient compliance the same as patient responsibility?

we all want the patient to comply with treatment plans and advice but what is the patients responsibility? Is the patients responsibility supported in law of a common sense thing? How do we best note failure to comply with a treatment plan and what is the exact meaning of patient responsibility Continue reading →

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Regulation of Health Professionals – Law Commission’s Report and Recommendations

The Government today published the Law Commissions Report and Recommendations into the Regulation of Health Professionals. The only recommendation that is relevant to current issues is No.117 which reads: Quote: The Government should consider undertaking a full review of the existing protected titles and functions – and relevant offences. It does not detail the evidence submitted to the Commission during the consultation regarding the limitations of PoT legislation with private sector providers and shirks responsibility for taking action to address these weaknesses Continue reading →

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Final year Podiatrist looking for work

Hi, My name is Sarah and i am about to qualify at the University of Salford in Podiatry at the end of May. Morale isn’t too good in the NHS at the moment as people are being moved down a band so many of us are having to think about private work. Do any of you lovely Podiatrists have any openings for a friendly, mature and skilled individual like me. Continue reading →

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Keywords & professional conduct to other podiatrists

Like many other podiatrists , I use Google & keywords to advertise my practice. One of my keywords is podiatry & amongst others are the district I practice & some of the neighbouring ones. Continue reading →

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SCP vs SMAE Policy

I notice from another thread that the SMAE on a website suggest a surgery fee of of £35. Continue reading →

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what is the difference?

once a Pod is HCPC-registered that’s it. Fully accepted and accredited by our regulatory body. Nowadays the only route into Pod is via a Pod degree. Continue reading →

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The National Health Service (Physiotherapist, Podiatrist or Chiropodist Independent Prescribers)…

The National Health Service (Physiotherapist, Podiatrist or Chiropodist Independent Prescribers) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2014 Continue reading →

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what patient sticks in your mind this week?

Hi just wondered if you had any patient stick in your mind this week? Was on Home visits today and went to see a lady following a request from the Community Nursing Team. She had a dressing on the left 1st toe (allevyn border) Continue reading →

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