Practice Management Issues and discussion related to podiatric practice management. Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:56:36 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:56:36 +0000 Podiatry Arena https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?forums/practice-management.6/ Clinical waste… or is it? Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:23:01 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/clinical-waste%E2%80%A6-or-is-it.114912/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/clinical-waste%E2%80%A6-or-is-it.114912/ invalid@example.com (JenniPod) JenniPod
I’m a former NHS podiatrist, and just starting to set up a small space to work from home.

I need some advice on clinical waste. I have my sharps disposal all set up, but I’m unsure on what to do with other waste…

I have been on maternity leave and am intending on starting back on a very slow basis - so initially just toenails, callus, corns, so the waste...

Clinical waste… or is it?]]> 2 Autoclave help! Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:57:16 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/autoclave-help.73201/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/autoclave-help.73201/ invalid@example.com (johntee721) johntee721
Thanks
John]]> 6 Online Ratings and Reviews Tue, 24 Feb 2026 04:41:36 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/online-ratings-and-reviews.111281/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/online-ratings-and-reviews.111281/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Online Ratings and Reviews of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons.
Velasco BT et al
Foot Ankle Spec. 2019 Feb 22:1938640019832363
Online Ratings and Reviews]]> 4 Which Practice Management Software? - All clinic software developers: Post here Thu, 19 Feb 2026 07:27:12 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/which-practice-management-software-all-clinic-software-developers-post-here.86906/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/which-practice-management-software-all-clinic-software-developers-post-here.86906/ invalid@example.com (björn) björn
All developers, sales people from Clinic software: Please post here. Maybe a...

Which Practice Management Software? - All clinic software developers: Post here]]> 35 Patient Lateness Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:34:26 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/patient-lateness.114672/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/patient-lateness.114672/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Investigating the Impact of Patient Lateness on the Podiatry Profession: An International Survey
Thasvhinni Nasendran et al
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc. 2025 Jun 3:1-43.
Patient Lateness]]> Autoclaving burs: any tips? Wed, 26 Mar 2025 08:32:31 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/autoclaving-burs-any-tips.114636/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/autoclaving-burs-any-tips.114636/ invalid@example.com (John McShane) John McShane
Do you have any helpful suggestions?]]> Podiatry Practice Revenue Wed, 03 Jan 2024 00:12:29 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-practice-revenue.114230/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatry-practice-revenue.114230/ invalid@example.com (GNV) GNV
I'm writing to enquire about how much, on average, does a podiatry practice make in a year in revenue?

I'm a new podiatrist who's thinking long term, and wants to know if down the track its worth opening a practice.

Thank you]]> 1 Buying caseload and rental of established clinical room Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:51:51 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/buying-caseload-and-rental-of-established-clinical-room.114227/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/buying-caseload-and-rental-of-established-clinical-room.114227/ invalid@example.com (martaciombor) martaciombor I am hoping to buy established business in rented multichaired clinic (physiotherapy, osteopath) - its basically a caseload of approx 400 patients in East Sussex town ( not Brighton!)
How can I establish what is a fair price for the practice? The location is great, next to busy supermarket, easily accessible, no stairs ect. I would have to pay a rent of £75p/ day. Can anyone advice...

Buying caseload and rental of established clinical room]]> contracting for nursing home help! Wed, 11 Oct 2023 19:49:30 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/contracting-for-nursing-home-help.114216/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/contracting-for-nursing-home-help.114216/ invalid@example.com (podandconfused) podandconfused
A nursing home near me has asked if I can see their residents but I have no idea where to start.

I have an ABN (unrelated to pod) and a provider number from previous locum work I've done. I also have PII. Instruments I've got.

What else do I need? Is it as simple as seeing a resident and invoicing the nursing home? Do I need to do anything with Medicare for each individual client?...

contracting for nursing home help!]]> 3 What are Foam Toe Separators Mon, 31 Jul 2023 01:31:24 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/what-are-foam-toe-separators.114132/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/what-are-foam-toe-separators.114132/ invalid@example.com (terigreen) terigreen

  1. Foot care: Foam toe separators are often used in foot care to help prevent and alleviate various foot...

What are Foam Toe Separators]]> Autockave Wed, 28 Jun 2023 08:40:14 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/autockave.114099/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/autockave.114099/ invalid@example.com (AndyBru) AndyBru Going daily rate to hire a room for Podiatry Clinic? Fri, 10 Feb 2023 07:05:18 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/going-daily-rate-to-hire-a-room-for-podiatry-clinic.113948/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/going-daily-rate-to-hire-a-room-for-podiatry-clinic.113948/ invalid@example.com (Sarah_Natali) Sarah_Natali
Going daily rate to hire a room for Podiatry Clinic?]]> New podiatry practice opening 2 doors up from my established practice Thu, 22 Sep 2022 17:03:12 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/new-podiatry-practice-opening-2-doors-up-from-my-established-practice.109822/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/new-podiatry-practice-opening-2-doors-up-from-my-established-practice.109822/ invalid@example.com (S Bath) S Bath
Now the problem I have with this is not the competition. It is the proximity and the fact the confusion it will cause with patients.

Has anyone else out there ever had this problem?]]> 7 Advice on recruitment of podiatrists to work in private practice Sun, 07 Aug 2022 02:27:43 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/advice-on-recruitment-of-podiatrists-to-work-in-private-practice.112925/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/advice-on-recruitment-of-podiatrists-to-work-in-private-practice.112925/ invalid@example.com (Bonnie) Bonnie I wanted any advice on recruitment of podiatrists to work in a private practice. It appears diificult at present to recruit part time podiatrists on an associate basis. Is direct employment of a podiatrist a better option?
Advice appreciated.
Thank you
Bonnie]]> 4 Medicare Audit of Podiatrists charging GAP PAYMENTS and on EPC bookings Sun, 23 May 2021 10:36:21 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/medicare-audit-of-podiatrists-charging-gap-payments-and-on-epc-bookings.112950/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/medicare-audit-of-podiatrists-charging-gap-payments-and-on-epc-bookings.112950/ invalid@example.com (Mediclinic Software) Mediclinic Software
There is a LEGAL way to do this and it is called Patient Direct Claiming and not all Practice Software does this. Our software does and we DO NOT charge CREDITS or fees for...

Medicare Audit of Podiatrists charging GAP PAYMENTS and on EPC bookings]]> Record keeping and domiciliary visits. Fri, 23 Apr 2021 13:47:36 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/record-keeping-and-domiciliary-visits.112891/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/record-keeping-and-domiciliary-visits.112891/ invalid@example.com (Jane Stoner) Jane Stoner If anyone is using an iPad/ tablet, I was wondering which software they use etc? Thanks in advance.]]> Live Justin Blake and Paul Wright discuss all things healthcare business Tue, 26 Jan 2021 08:08:15 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/live-justin-blake-and-paul-wright-discuss-all-things-healthcare-business.112746/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/live-justin-blake-and-paul-wright-discuss-all-things-healthcare-business.112746/ invalid@example.com (Blarney) Blarney

]]> Can a landlord demand full rent when they shut their own premises in Covid? Mon, 19 Oct 2020 03:31:05 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/can-a-landlord-demand-full-rent-when-they-shut-their-own-premises-in-covid.112588/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/can-a-landlord-demand-full-rent-when-they-shut-their-own-premises-in-covid.112588/ invalid@example.com (Twinkle Toes!) Twinkle Toes! I work within a dental clinic renting a room. The owners had to shut the clinic for quite a few months due to Covid. They arranged for my patient’s phone calls to be forwarded on to me so I could arrange to carry out appointments at my other clinic. The clinic owners are now demanding I pay full rent for the period they shut & have sent me a threatening letter!
Incidentally, they have...

Can a landlord demand full rent when they shut their own premises in Covid?]]> 2 Recommended virtual reception service? Fri, 11 Sep 2020 10:43:16 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/recommended-virtual-reception-service.112412/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/recommended-virtual-reception-service.112412/ invalid@example.com (Bonnie) Bonnie I wanted to ask if anyone can recommend a virtual reception service that can book patients into a computer clinic diary. Real time reception used to do this but due to the pandemic they forward patients details by email only now.
Many regards
Bonnie]]> 3 How to steer the ship through Covid-19 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 17:40:04 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/how-to-steer-the-ship-through-covid-19.112213/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/how-to-steer-the-ship-through-covid-19.112213/ invalid@example.com (Steve5572) Steve5572
Until recently i was only worried about the long term implications of Covid-19, it's impact on the economy and subsequent downturn in patient numbers.

However, now I am concerned about a potential shutdown of podiatry if it is classified as a non-essential service and the govt increases the restriction on business.

The Australian Massage Therapy Association...

How to steer the ship through Covid-19]]> 6 Planning permission Tue, 15 Oct 2019 23:23:07 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/planning-permission.111870/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/planning-permission.111870/ invalid@example.com (esky365) esky365
A house rather than a shop for various reasons. Mostly as I intend it to be a proper residence, and I don't want to live above a shop.

Any ideas about needing planning permission for change of use? Does it take long, or do you just do it and wait to appeal...

Planning permission]]> 1 Cleaning the exam room air Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:16:45 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/cleaning-the-exam-room-air.365/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/cleaning-the-exam-room-air.365/ invalid@example.com (Sharon J.) Sharon J.
Cleaning the exam room air]]> 38 Appointment Booking System/App Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:40:01 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/appointment-booking-system-app.100715/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/appointment-booking-system-app.100715/ invalid@example.com (Wioletta87) Wioletta87
I am a qualified Podiatrist with over 6 years experience. I have recently started my own podiatry clinic. I was wondering if any of you could suggest an efficient appointment booking system/app that would help me organize patients' visits etc. Thank you for your help!! Cheers!!]]> 18 New practice management software Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:22:48 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/new-practice-management-software.69089/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/new-practice-management-software.69089/ invalid@example.com (ali8un) ali8un
I am planning to commence a new practice in about a month and am looking for advice regarding suitable practice management programs. Given that it will take time to build client numbers I am questionning outlaying the costs involved for Front Desk. Reading another thread I came across Cliniko. Has anyone trialled this? At $500 per year I could run it for the next 8-9 years before it cost...

New practice management software]]> 46 Are you clueless marketing to millennials? Wed, 06 Mar 2019 22:00:10 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/are-you-clueless-marketing-to-millennials.108742/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/are-you-clueless-marketing-to-millennials.108742/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Are you clueless marketing to millennials?]]> 4 Domicillary practice Tue, 15 Jan 2019 18:26:33 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/domicillary-practice.111058/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/domicillary-practice.111058/ invalid@example.com (julieawalvin) julieawalvin 2 Adwords Management Tool Sat, 12 Jan 2019 15:13:46 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/adwords-management-tool.110331/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/adwords-management-tool.110331/ invalid@example.com (WalkWithoutPain) WalkWithoutPain
Adwords Management Tool]]> 1 Practice Management Software options - multi location business Mon, 15 Oct 2018 10:09:30 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/practice-management-software-options-multi-location-business.110719/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/practice-management-software-options-multi-location-business.110719/ invalid@example.com (SoulShine) SoulShine
I'm in Queensland Australia and have a part time business that works out of four different locations. I currently use Cliniko and HICAPS mobile terminal and find both very frustrating.

I'm on the hunt for a new solution - especially to make reconciliation and the BAS more pain-free. I need a cloud based option as I use four different computers depending where I am and I need a mobile...

Practice Management Software options - multi location business]]> Advice on fee sharing Mon, 15 Oct 2018 00:02:40 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/advice-on-fee-sharing.110682/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/advice-on-fee-sharing.110682/ invalid@example.com (AliceP) AliceP
Advice on fee sharing]]> 1 Front Office Ratio Wed, 10 Oct 2018 10:40:15 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/front-office-ratio.110202/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/front-office-ratio.110202/ invalid@example.com (pjbramley) pjbramley 1 Orthotic producers/Ipad scanner Mon, 16 Jul 2018 06:39:18 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/orthotic-producers-ipad-scanner.108830/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/orthotic-producers-ipad-scanner.108830/ invalid@example.com (TPCMAN) TPCMAN
I am now at the stage of looking into an orthotic company for my practice in Melbourne. I am really liking the new technology around infared cameras on the ipad.

At the moment I know footwork are flogging those cameras for $750 and I've actually had them steer me away from their $10K scanner due to the fact that "everyone will be using the ipad." I gave it a try and found it to be...

Orthotic producers/Ipad scanner]]> 15 Nail surgery for GP Sat, 30 Jun 2018 09:27:25 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/nail-surgery-for-gp.110084/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/nail-surgery-for-gp.110084/ invalid@example.com (Hunspod) Hunspod 3 Initial triage of patients based on phone interview Tue, 26 Jun 2018 21:55:40 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/initial-triage-of-patients-based-on-phone-interview.110294/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/initial-triage-of-patients-based-on-phone-interview.110294/ invalid@example.com (Petcu Daniel) Petcu Daniel
I think I have a stupid question but let me to try to find an answer....
Do you know any instrument in the form of a phone interview focused on foot orthotic services addressed to the patients who is calling at front desk for an apointment, in order to have some kind of gross/first classification (or an initial score) of the complexity of their feet problems?

Hope I've expressed...

Initial triage of patients based on phone interview]]> Patients’ three biggest complaints about your practice Tue, 12 Jun 2018 04:10:46 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/patients%E2%80%99-three-biggest-complaints-about-your-practice.110236/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/patients%E2%80%99-three-biggest-complaints-about-your-practice.110236/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Patients’ three biggest complaints about your practice]]> Problems in buying an existing practice Mon, 07 May 2018 07:07:50 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/problems-in-buying-an-existing-practice.110111/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/problems-in-buying-an-existing-practice.110111/ invalid@example.com (Bonnie) Bonnie thanks]]> 3 Practice Valuations Mon, 09 Apr 2018 13:45:35 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/practice-valuations.110045/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/practice-valuations.110045/ invalid@example.com (Maximum S) Maximum S

I am helping a friend who is looking to buy his first practice.
I work in Mergers & Acquisitions, however, I cannot find a secure model for how this has taken place in the past for Podiatry clinics. I'm after a bit of advice from anyone who has been involved in the purchase or sale of a Podiatry practice, any help would be appreciated.

Typically how a business in any industry...

Practice Valuations]]> The 3 P's of Practice Profitability Wed, 14 Mar 2018 06:09:46 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-3-ps-of-practice-profitability.109357/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-3-ps-of-practice-profitability.109357/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot http://www.dynamicchiropractic.com/digital/index.php?i=1233&s=50590&l=36&a_id=58038&pn=29&r=t#29]]> 1 Seeing the Difference: Why Some Podiatrists Succeed Fri, 19 Jan 2018 00:16:01 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/seeing-the-difference-why-some-podiatrists-succeed.109785/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/seeing-the-difference-why-some-podiatrists-succeed.109785/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Seeing the Difference: Why Some Podiatrists Succeed]]> Prevent theft in the practice Tue, 12 Dec 2017 00:57:00 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/prevent-theft-in-the-practice.109667/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/prevent-theft-in-the-practice.109667/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Prevent theft in the practice]]> Podiatrists Market estimated to be around $20 billion by 2020 Sat, 09 Dec 2017 19:17:22 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatrists-market-estimated-to-be-around-20-billion-by-2020.109662/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/podiatrists-market-estimated-to-be-around-20-billion-by-2020.109662/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Podiatrists Market estimated to be around $20 billion by 2020
Global Podiatrists Market: Size, Trends & Forecasts (2017-2021) provides an in-depth analysis of the US appraisal market by value, by volume, by segments, by number of AMCs, appraiser’s tenure, etc. The report also gives an insight of the Canada addressable appraisal market opportunity.

On the basis of...

Podiatrists Market estimated to be around $20 billion by 2020]]> 1 Advice please... Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:32:08 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/advice-please.109412/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/advice-please.109412/ invalid@example.com (Tootsy8) Tootsy8
I am after some advice as finding it difficult to find a room suitable to work from.
I have looked at lots of rooms/units in various places near me but the ideal ones have either never come off (chased landlord, left number so many times) with one recently which would have been ideal but am just getting no where. I need somewhere ground floor, easy access, reasonable rent etc. My back...

Advice please...]]> 4 Billing options-HICAPS/TYRO etc GP rooms Sat, 09 Sep 2017 16:33:26 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/billing-options-hicaps-tyro-etc-gp-rooms.108787/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/billing-options-hicaps-tyro-etc-gp-rooms.108787/ invalid@example.com (Holapod) Holapod
Billing options-HICAPS/TYRO etc GP rooms]]> 9 Buying an established Podiatry Business Tue, 29 Aug 2017 11:25:51 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/buying-an-established-podiatry-business.109188/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/buying-an-established-podiatry-business.109188/ invalid@example.com (Bonnie) Bonnie Many thanks]]> 2 Help for new Podiatry Practices Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:55:03 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/help-for-new-podiatry-practices.109288/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/help-for-new-podiatry-practices.109288/ invalid@example.com (Catfoot) Catfoot
There are a lot of people out there running courses that claim to enhance your earnings but most are a thin guise for selling you something else, so beware. Some push concepts such as "the only limit to earning is your own imagination" and use soundbites taken from USA motivational...

Help for new Podiatry Practices]]> Advice on running a private practice Tue, 29 Aug 2017 08:28:43 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/advice-on-running-a-private-practice.109234/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/advice-on-running-a-private-practice.109234/ invalid@example.com (Sarah Ann) Sarah Ann Thank you]]> 2 Is the No. 1 Practice Killer Headed Your Way? Fri, 04 Aug 2017 05:05:37 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/is-the-no-1-practice-killer-headed-your-way.109184/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/is-the-no-1-practice-killer-headed-your-way.109184/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Is the No. 1 Practice Killer Headed Your Way?]]> Working in a multi disciplinary clinic. Sessional charges? Thu, 03 Aug 2017 05:40:01 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/working-in-a-multi-disciplinary-clinic-sessional-charges.109180/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/working-in-a-multi-disciplinary-clinic-sessional-charges.109180/ invalid@example.com (footsteps2) footsteps2
I have been quoted a sliding scale which will start lower and over 12 months...

Working in a multi disciplinary clinic. Sessional charges?]]> Filtering air from orthotic room Tue, 25 Jul 2017 00:44:16 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/filtering-air-from-orthotic-room.109121/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/filtering-air-from-orthotic-room.109121/ invalid@example.com (Footpath) Footpath
Filtering air from orthotic room]]> 1 Does Empathy and Warmth Make a Physician Seem More Competent? Sun, 16 Jul 2017 21:13:37 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/does-empathy-and-warmth-make-a-physician-seem-more-competent.109085/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/does-empathy-and-warmth-make-a-physician-seem-more-competent.109085/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Does Empathy and Warmth Make a Physician Seem More Competent?]]> Supplies Wed, 07 Jun 2017 19:36:09 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/supplies.108921/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/supplies.108921/ invalid@example.com (antonioflores) antonioflores I am currently a podiatry student who should be graduating this November. I was looking into starting collecting the right tools for clinical practice. Does anyone know a supplier similar to algeos who ship to Europe please?

Thanks.]]> 2 Digital diaries Wed, 17 May 2017 13:12:34 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/digital-diaries.108628/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/digital-diaries.108628/ invalid@example.com (m.barnacle) m.barnacle
We would very much like your opinions on PracticePal, TM3 and Cliniko,

I haven't heard a lot about practicepal in particular, any comments most welcome

Thank you in advance,]]> 2 New practice co-locating in GP clinic questions Wed, 17 May 2017 02:14:59 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/new-practice-co-locating-in-gp-clinic-questions.106748/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/new-practice-co-locating-in-gp-clinic-questions.106748/ invalid@example.com (fixedgearmama) fixedgearmama
I am starting my own practice (at last - yippeee!) and am meeting to discuss the possibility of co-locating with some GPs. The practice manager suggested that a percentage payment for the room would be what they would like to do. I understand this would include reception but yet to discuss %amount and what it would include absolutely.

Can anyone suggest what is a good % and for...

New practice co-locating in GP clinic questions]]> 8 The rise of recruiters in allied health Thu, 20 Apr 2017 01:25:34 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-rise-of-recruiters-in-allied-health.108501/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/the-rise-of-recruiters-in-allied-health.108501/ invalid@example.com (Steve5572) Steve5572
Is anyone else noticing recruitments agencies are starting to infiltrate and compromise the job market?

I run an allied health clinic, we are regularly hiring podiatry and physiotherapy staff.

Over the past 18 months i have noticed the number of applicant applying to job ads are decreasing while the number of recruiters contacting me telling me they have a number of candidates suitable...

The rise of recruiters in allied health]]> 7 Patient Satisfaction Is Associated With Time With Provider But Not Clinic Wait Time Thu, 20 Apr 2017 00:16:37 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/patient-satisfaction-is-associated-with-time-with-provider-but-not-clinic-wait-time.107438/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/patient-satisfaction-is-associated-with-time-with-provider-but-not-clinic-wait-time.107438/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Patient Satisfaction Is Associated With Time With Provider But Not Clinic Wait Time Among Orthopedic Patients
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Patient Satisfaction Is Associated With Time With Provider But Not Clinic Wait Time]]> 2 Laundering of practice linen Wed, 19 Apr 2017 23:55:38 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/laundering-of-practice-linen.108587/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/laundering-of-practice-linen.108587/ invalid@example.com (hard_corn) hard_corn
As regards laundering of microfibre towels used for drying of instruments, or other linen used in the practice, is it necessary to have a separate exclusive washing machine for this purpose?

Could you please let me know how you launder your practice linen ?

Thank you so much. :)]]> 1 Computer not web based management software Fri, 24 Feb 2017 20:33:21 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/computer-not-web-based-management-software.108332/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/computer-not-web-based-management-software.108332/ invalid@example.com (Elaine) Elaine I want something that works completely offline.
I am a sole practitioner working 3 days per week in beautiful Queensland, Australia.
Using HealthKit at the moment but would love to have the information without using the internet connection.
Any recommendations for desktop software ?
Thanks in advance.]]> 1 Payment options Thu, 12 Jan 2017 18:01:54 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/payment-options.101109/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/payment-options.101109/ invalid@example.com (Footpath) Footpath
Just wondering how first time practitioners setting up initially by themselves, went with payments wether I could look at just having cash cheque and Internet banking? For a start till I gained patient numbers then on to having an eftpos machine? I have also have heard about something you attach to a cell phone?. Sorry not technology savvy yet. Also new practitioners setting up...

Payment options]]> 20 Gensolve Practice Management Software AUSTRALIA- OPINIONS please Tue, 03 Jan 2017 23:25:47 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/gensolve-practice-management-software-australia-opinions-please.108046/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/gensolve-practice-management-software-australia-opinions-please.108046/ invalid@example.com (Aster) Aster Many thanks]]> Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Podiatrists Wed, 28 Dec 2016 21:31:37 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/seven-habits-of-highly-effective-podiatrists.108016/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/seven-habits-of-highly-effective-podiatrists.108016/ invalid@example.com (NewsBot) NewsBot Seven Habits Of Highly Effective Podiatrists]]> 1 Treatment couch wanted Tue, 22 Nov 2016 09:54:02 +0000 https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/treatment-couch-wanted.107738/ https://podiatryarena.com/index.php?threads/treatment-couch-wanted.107738/ invalid@example.com (sarah39) sarah39
I am looking for a treatment couch to buy asap, i am based in the Manchester area.

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