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  1. johnmccall
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    New practice management software

    Hi all, As everyone else seems to be mentioning their product, here's mine: Podware4 Go to www.PodiatrySoftware.co.uk to see more. It's been...
    Post by: johnmccall, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: Practice Management
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    Circulation boosters, good or bad?

    Hi Admin Thanks, The link is dead now (they must have since removed the pdf) so I've taken it off anyway. I haven't received any papers...
    Post by: johnmccall, Mar 1, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  3. johnmccall
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    Circulation boosters, good or bad?

    Hi All I'm webmaster for footindiabetes.org Today I received an email from the UK owner of the company that distributes the booster. The owner...
    Post by: johnmccall, Feb 24, 2012 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
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    Domicillary note taking

    Thanks DTT and Carol for the kind words about Podware4 and the standard of service that I strive to always achieve. My apologies for not replying...
    Post by: johnmccall, Nov 16, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  5. johnmccall
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    Current evidence-based guidelines on NVA

    Hi Anyone in the world can join FDUK (Foot in diabetes UK). We welcome everyone! We've got members from UK, Republic of Ireland, USA, Spain,...
    Post by: johnmccall, Mar 17, 2011 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  6. johnmccall
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    Post diabetic foot ulcer footwear

    Re: post ulcer footwear Hi the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network has some info with references in the SIGN 116 diabetes guideline...
    Post by: johnmccall, Jun 15, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  7. johnmccall
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    Employment in Scotland

    Hi Alexandra, Most Podiatry jobs in the NHS in Scotland are listed on this site: NHS Jobs Scotland Good luck with the job hunting!
    Post by: johnmccall, Nov 20, 2008 in forum: Employment in the United Kingdom
  8. johnmccall
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    NHS v Locum

    Hi Curlytoe, I can well understand you being disgruntled as have I been on a number of occasions and don't even mention 'A4C'. FFF.... However I...
    Post by: johnmccall, Sep 18, 2008 in forum: United Kingdom
  9. johnmccall
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    Advice needed: Web Store

    Hi, I can't see the logic in setting up an online store for your own patients when they could purchase direct from you. I doubt if the income...
    Post by: johnmccall, Jun 5, 2008 in forum: Practice Management
  10. johnmccall
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    Shallow ulcer at plantar aspect of 1st PIPJ

    Hi Esh, What about using an Air Cast to offload the forefoot? That would allow him to keep mobile. Just a suggestion. John
    Post by: johnmccall, Jun 5, 2008 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  11. johnmccall
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    Bank holidays. How do you spend yours?

    - now we're hearing the real truth about what you do on bank hols :)
    Post by: johnmccall, May 15, 2008 in forum: Break Room
  12. johnmccall
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    HBA1c and wound healing

    Hi Allan (and everyone), The data (unpublished as yet) we have at Ayrshire and Arran is that every patient who has diabetic foot disease has a...
    Post by: johnmccall, May 12, 2008 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  13. johnmccall
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    NHS pay deal

    Hi All, Should we be grateful to the powers that be for granting us a few morsals? Well I'm glad we're getting this but it is much lower...
    Post by: johnmccall, Apr 9, 2008 in forum: United Kingdom
  14. johnmccall
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    Can I sell or swap my CPD points?

    Hi Toeslayer, Don't think you're getting any takers. Aren't they a bit out of date anyway? Think you need a 'CPD Portfolio' now. I think...
    Post by: johnmccall, Mar 27, 2008 in forum: Break Room
  15. johnmccall
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    Reliability of the 10 g monofilament

    Hi All, The 10g monofilament test is recommended as a screening tool. It is not claimed to be 100% perfect but it is as good as anything else...
    Post by: johnmccall, Oct 30, 2007 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  16. johnmccall
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    I'm new, but been around - so Hello all

    Hi Iain, Welcome to Podiatry-Arena. Hope the practice is doing great!
    Post by: johnmccall, Oct 30, 2007 in forum: Introductions
  17. johnmccall
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    Tuning fork 128 vs 64

    Hi Mark, If you're simply examining for 'at risk' status then the 10g monofilament test is recommended by Foot In Diabetes UK, International...
    Post by: johnmccall, Sep 19, 2007 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  18. johnmccall
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    Clanging tuning fork test

    Hi Andy, Yes - I too have had the very rare cases where people with diabetes and sensitivity to the 10g monofilament have developed foot...
    Post by: johnmccall, May 4, 2007 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  19. johnmccall
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    Clanging tuning fork test

    Currently there's no scientific or economic reason to replace monofilament testing with the tuning fork. The study cited is interesting, will...
    Post by: johnmccall, Apr 25, 2007 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  20. johnmccall
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    Clinic Data Protection

    Hi Jude, In the UK: Data Protection Act 1998: Under the Data Protection Act 1998 every organisation that processes personal information...
    Post by: johnmccall, Apr 25, 2007 in forum: United Kingdom
  21. johnmccall
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    How much is too much?

    Hi Tim, I spent some time in retail (millions of years ago). Mark up could be anything from 30% to 500% however prices charged had to reflect...
    Post by: johnmccall, Nov 10, 2006 in forum: Practice Management
  22. johnmccall
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    Advice please

    Hi Mark, I've had a number of patients c/o paraesthesia and/or hyperaesthesia post op (severed cutaneous nerves) where veins were used used as...
    Post by: johnmccall, Sep 1, 2006 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. johnmccall
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    Jokes

    "Whale Oil Beef Hooked" as they say on the emerald isle.
    Post by: johnmccall, Aug 23, 2006 in forum: Break Room
  24. johnmccall
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    Which diabetic patients should receive podiatry care?

    Hello all, For easy clinical reference try the Tayside Foot Risk Assessment protocol (A.Morris et al) which was published in the Scottish SIGN...
    Post by: johnmccall, Jul 28, 2006 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  25. johnmccall
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    Diabetic foot self care

    Hi Martin, This should take you straight to it. International Diabetes Federation If not then type: "Foot"+"Amputation"+"Every 30 seconds"...
    Post by: johnmccall, Jul 28, 2006 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Cost of diabetic foot ulceration

    Hi Gill, There are some references to costings on P18 of the NICE guidelines "The Burden....." There's a link to the guidelines on this page:...
    Post by: johnmccall, Apr 18, 2006 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    ABC of Wound Healing

    There are some links on this page that you may find useful: Foot In Diabetes UK (FDUK) and on this one: Australian Diabetic Foot Site...
    Post by: johnmccall, Apr 18, 2006 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Where do you draw the line?

    Hi One F.I.G If you're not insured for treating a leg then it's definitely out of your area whether we would like it to be or not (!) so check...
    Post by: johnmccall, Dec 13, 2005 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Clinical Groupings for Patient Care

    AAArgh- it should be leg?!! :-))) That'll teach me to check 'em before I post 'em :D
    Post by: johnmccall, Oct 13, 2005 in forum: United Kingdom
  30. johnmccall
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    Filing Systems

    Hi Tim, For computerised patient records and financial ledger please try: Podiatry Software Online Cheers John
    Post by: johnmccall, Oct 12, 2005 in forum: Practice Management
  31. johnmccall
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    Clinical Groupings for Patient Care

    Meanwhile, if the meeting lasted about an hour, about 120 people somewhere in the world lost a log to diabetes......
    Post by: johnmccall, Oct 11, 2005 in forum: United Kingdom
  32. johnmccall
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    Heavy exudating wound.......

    Lyofoam or Allevyn? Hi Bagpus, If I can't have both then it has to be Allevyn. Cheers John
    Post by: johnmccall, Aug 16, 2005 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    Heavy exudating wound.......

    Hi Bagpuss, When did you give up TV and become a 'Pod'? ;) I use Lyofoam for light exudate and Allevyn for heavier so I'd be happier with...
    Post by: johnmccall, May 28, 2005 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  34. johnmccall
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    Putting the boot into podiatry waiting list

    Hello all, A recent survey by Diabetes UK Scotland also highlighted patients' concerns that their appointments are being 'stretched out'...
    Post by: johnmccall, May 20, 2005 in forum: Australia
  35. johnmccall
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    Informed Consent!

    Are we hiding our heads in the sand? Hi Colin, This is a real thorny issue which I feel none of us really want to address. Currently I get:...
    Post by: johnmccall, May 17, 2005 in forum: United Kingdom
  36. johnmccall
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    What is the best computer office managemnt system? medisoft

    Hi Julian, I don't know of any companies who produce a web base podiatry solution. (That doesn't mean there aren't any!) A web based...
    Post by: johnmccall, May 13, 2005 in forum: Practice Management
  37. johnmccall
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    Wound - brilliant site

    More Diabetes Sites There are some more links that may be useful on this site: Scottish Diabetes Specialist Podiatrists Also: Crest...
    Post by: johnmccall, Apr 19, 2005 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  38. johnmccall
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    Trigger points & Podiatry

    Anthony Campbell I'm with George on this. I've just attended a course run by Anthony Campbell in South Shield, UK. Great fun and Anthony has a...
    Post by: johnmccall, Apr 12, 2005 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  39. johnmccall
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    Removable and irremovable cast walkers

    Looks as if Scotchcast or fibreglass bandage would do fine. I haven't tried this yet and I like the idea. What about simply wrapping a couple...
    Post by: johnmccall, Mar 4, 2005 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  40. johnmccall
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    Differential Pricing for Podiatry Fees

    Nice one Craig. :D Just for fun though: If you see 450 patients avg 5 times per year and charge £25 you'll take £56,250 If you raise the...
    Post by: johnmccall, Jan 31, 2005 in forum: United Kingdom
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