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  1. Podess
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    Are home visits patients getting more complicated

    Yes, because the NHS keeps discharging more and more into the community. This is privatisation by the back door.
    Post by: Podess, May 10, 2014 in forum: Practice Management
  2. Podess
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    The best way to get care home work?

    Jonnorthnants, you said in post #8 That works out at up to 3 hours travelling time per care-home visit. How can that be cost-effective? How...
    Post by: Podess, May 10, 2014 in forum: Practice Management
  3. Podess
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    Who provides professional insurance indemnity?

    OP, Three Counties Insurance Brokers do a policy but so do all Professional Associations, take you pick !
    Post by: Podess, May 4, 2014 in forum: Practice Management
  4. Podess
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    The best way to get care home work?

    Blue123, Who is the name of sweet reason wants care home work? The pay is derisery, there are never enough staff to help you, and some...
    Post by: Podess, May 4, 2014 in forum: Practice Management
  5. Podess
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    HCPC: The dreaded envelope

    No Simon, that is not necessarily true. The invitations to submit profiles for audit by the HCPC are sent separately and will be posted later...
    Post by: Podess, May 4, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  6. Podess
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    What are the rules when contracting work out?

    Hello AnnieH, This may help,...
    Post by: Podess, Apr 9, 2014 in forum: Introductions
  7. Podess
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    Treating patients in a care/nursing home

    omg, You said but I'm not sure how you arrive at those figures? If you deduct £5.00 for the cost of each (disposable) sterilised set, that...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 26, 2014 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  8. Podess
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    SCP vs SMAE Policy

    If we have a look at what SMAE actually says regarding FHP fees they say (on their website in the section about FHP training) I think the issue...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  9. Podess
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    What is the difference?

    Hello Brechtae, Could you give some more information about this, because I understand that the only way for HCPC Registration is via a...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 24, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  10. Podess
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    What patient sticks in your mind this week?

    Ed, It never ceases to amaze me what the DN nursing team do. Once I referred a patient to the DN because she had an ulcer between 2 of her...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 18, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  11. Podess
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    £12 DOM fee

    Suzanne, Stonebridge College (at Bude) has a course which provides 5 days of practical training. These courses are quite legal. P
    Post by: Podess, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  12. Podess
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    information leaflets

    Hi, You could always design your own. In most cases the condition will resolve....
    Post by: Podess, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  13. Podess
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    £12 DOM fee

    FootRott, There are several FHP training schools. The one in Bude may provide accomodation but it is self catering. This one has a similar...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  14. Podess
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    Would you do it all again?

    Chiropody/Podiatry has always made me a good living, so I can't complain. The best part about it is the flexibility you have in self-employment....
    Post by: Podess, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  15. Podess
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    All those years ago

    I like the operator's natty hat ! P
    Post by: Podess, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: Break Room
  16. Podess
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    what is informed consent and how is it obtained?

    Hi Anthony, I agree that if you are an SCP Member you should follow their guidelines. Why would you need consent? If they are there in the...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  17. Podess
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    How would Protection of Function work

    I think the first "of" should be "or". It makes more sense that way. P
    Post by: Podess, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  18. Podess
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    £12 DOM fee

    Footrott, Where did you get that idea from? Taking a medical history is an essential part of treatment, and so is keeping it updated. A...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  19. Podess
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    is this a real dumb question?

    Anthony, You asked I presume they can if they can get insurance, membership of a professional body and a position. Maybe someone from...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: USA
  20. Podess
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    what is informed consent and how is it obtained?

    Anthony, Briefly, Consent must be valid - ie The consenting in person must have capacity The consenting person must be given and understnd...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 11, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  21. Podess
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    Regulation of Podiatry

    Anthony, you would need to ask Mark Russell and/or David Holland about that, as I believe they both trained and worked in Scotland. regards...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 9, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  22. Podess
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    Debridement in the patients home setting

    David H, I asked the question because of advice given to me by an NHS Podiatry Manager years ago. We were told that in the event of a claim by a...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 9, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  23. Podess
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    How would Protection of Function work

    Anthony, I can't tell you how it works in the USA but here is another idea for you. Why are ladies hairdressers not registered/regulated? They...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 9, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  24. Podess
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    A Voluntary General Podiatric Council

    Anthony, some people think the profession needs to change. The idea of a General Podiatric Council has ben kicked around for years, but so far...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 9, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  25. Podess
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    What is the best cream for dry skin?

    Anthony, I give the patients the samples the reps give me to try out, then if they like them they can buy some more !
    Post by: Podess, Mar 9, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  26. Podess
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    Debridement in the patients home setting

    All, I was always given to understand that pods working in the NHS are covered by the Vicarious Liability of the Employer? Is that assumption...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 8, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  27. Podess
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    Failure to establish Analgesia?

    Thanks to all who contributed to this thread, I have found it very useful. Regards Podess
    Post by: Podess, Mar 7, 2014 in forum: Foot Surgery
  28. Podess
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    Failure to establish Analgesia?

    Rosherville, Thank you for your post. As I understand it, inflammation can be caused by other factors than infection. Therefore, it is possible...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 7, 2014 in forum: Foot Surgery
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    Failure to establish Analgesia?

    Rosherville, thanks for your reply. However, it doesn't answer my query about how to determine whether the toe is infected or not? Or where the...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 7, 2014 in forum: Foot Surgery
  30. Podess
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    Age Concern Footcare Service

    This seems to be quite common, http://www.ageuk.org.uk/blackburnwithdarwen/our-services/footcare-project/ Enfield states that prior to...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 7, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  31. Podess
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    Failure to establish Analgesia?

    Sorry, I inadvertantly posted twice and had to delete one of them !
    Post by: Podess, Mar 7, 2014 in forum: Foot Surgery
  32. Podess
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    Failure to establish Analgesia?

    Thank you Paul Bowles for a most comprehensive and informative post - #10. Rosherville, when I trained in nail surgery (many years ago) I...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 7, 2014 in forum: Foot Surgery
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    Debridement in the patients home setting

    Thank you Ros for a very sensible approach to this in post #17, the HCPC's view on this topic is here,...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 7, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  34. Podess
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    Failure to establish Analgesia?

    All, I have now attended to LA update by Dr Jean Mooney and can respond better to previous posters about this topic. The more vascular the...
    Post by: Podess, Mar 5, 2014 in forum: Foot Surgery
  35. Podess
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    What Books are in your Library??

    This is not a big collection as I use the internet a lot these days,
    Post by: Podess, Feb 26, 2014 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  36. Podess
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    fungal nail infection what to use in the older patient

    Hi Anthony, These can be useful, http://www.supplefeet.com/store/1/2/anti_fungal_and_anti_yeast/home_testing_kit_for_fungal_infection.aspx...
    Post by: Podess, Feb 26, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
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    Podiatrist: I will go to jail to protect my patients

    Re: Podiatrist: I’d go to jail to protect my patients Personally I think Mark is playing a dangerous game. As he has already pleaded guilty,...
    Post by: Podess, Feb 25, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  38. Podess
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    Non-BSc trained uk pods

    Blinda, Bel, Belinda, ( or whatever alias you are using at the moment :D ) You said .. FYI they are either "Scots" or they are "Scottish"....
    Post by: Podess, Feb 24, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
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    £12 DOM fee

    David H, Your post does not answer my question about your presence here when you don't seem to contribute anything positive to the thread. In...
    Post by: Podess, Feb 24, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  40. Podess
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    £12 DOM fee

    David H, You said and just how does that statement contribute to the discussion here? In fact TBH I can't see any of your posts making...
    Post by: Podess, Feb 24, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
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