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  1. Graeme Franklin
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    Self administration of local anaestheic and the fitness to practice

    Yes, at face value the issue would have been better dealt with by local management! I often doubt the motives of those reporting indiscretions to...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Sep 26, 2016 in forum: United Kingdom
  2. Graeme Franklin
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    Self administration of local anaestheic and the fitness to practice

    Presumably the alleged misconduct is along the lines of LA not being used in it's normal professional practise and lack of objectivity? Analogous...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Sep 26, 2016 in forum: United Kingdom
  3. Graeme Franklin
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    Sterilisation of burrs

    One burr per pouch
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Mar 20, 2016 in forum: Australia
  4. Graeme Franklin
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    National T.V today

    CreamSupplies supply them very cheaply. No little filter in though but it hasn't hindered in for the last 5 years or so...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Aug 22, 2015 in forum: United Kingdom
  5. Graeme Franklin
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    Custom made orthotics supplier in uK

    Foothealth UK in Banbury are reasonably priced. Very good technical support. Regards, G
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Feb 4, 2015 in forum: United Kingdom
  6. Graeme Franklin
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    Podiatry Arena is now 10 years old!

    Ten years old! Where did the time go? G
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Aug 24, 2014 in forum: Podiatry Arena Help, Suggestions and Comments
  7. Graeme Franklin
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    SCP vs SMAE Policy

    I'm not sure how an experienced pod and a FHP do exactly the same work. I think the ability of being able to offer LA for a painful nail is...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Mar 30, 2014 in forum: United Kingdom
  8. Graeme Franklin
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    Consumables

    I would suggest telephoning and ask for a percentage discount for consumables ordered online. There is at least one very major UK online supplier...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Mar 12, 2014 in forum: Practice Management
  9. Graeme Franklin
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    Dry Needling for Verruca

    I have been led to believe the virus also exists a few mm beyond the VP border hence my "wider" comment. I routinely needle these areas as well as...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Sep 19, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  10. Graeme Franklin
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    Dry Needling for Verruca

    Going deeper and wider normally does the trick. Greater risk of infection though. G
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Sep 18, 2013 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  11. Graeme Franklin
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    Price for Verrucae Needling

    Hi mark, Impressive figures. I haven't quite reached your number of needlings! Just curious if you needle as per Kirby and use a 27g needle...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  12. Graeme Franklin
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    Price for Verrucae Needling

    What do you do if the first needling is unsuccessful Mark? Do you offer the second needling foc or at a discounted rate? Cheers, Graeme
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Aug 8, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  13. Graeme Franklin
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    Prolotherapy

    Have you been on the visco-supplement course as well Angela? I just wondered how the modalities compare. And was it easy obtaining insurance? I...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Feb 25, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  14. Graeme Franklin
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    Foot Massage?

    The bounderies between rubbing in cream, massage and mobilisation are a little blurred. I am in private practice and have found a foot massage...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Feb 23, 2011 in forum: Australia
  15. Graeme Franklin
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    Wet or dry nail drill?

    I use 3M FFP1 when I remember, nice and comfortable (for me). I also have a Filtair 300 running in the background which filters down to micron...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Jan 24, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  16. Graeme Franklin
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    Wet or dry nail drill?

    Reading this thread prompted me to get out an old promotional video of Podospray featuring the late Dr Van Lith, Podiatrist, a real gentleman. In...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Jan 23, 2011 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  17. Graeme Franklin
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    Diagnosing diabetes

    For diagnosis of DM the first port of call is normally via a fasting or random blood glucose. Oral glucose tolerance test is not commonly used in...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, May 30, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  18. Graeme Franklin
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    Home visit fees

    A somewhat divided camp then! lol ! Home visits are not the main source of income for me so I can take them or leave them. But there is a need...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Nov 19, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  19. Graeme Franklin
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    Home visit fees

    Hello all! I had my fridge repair man visit my poorly fridge today. He charges £45 call out fee plus £30 per hour thereafter. I was "quite"...
    Thread by: Graeme Franklin, Nov 13, 2009, 75 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
  20. Graeme Franklin
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    Fees - How do private practitioners calculate their charges?

    Ah, an old thread revisited! Things have moved on since 2004 and so have fees. Clinic £36, nail surgery £250, bespoke orthotics £400....
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Aug 15, 2009 in forum: United Kingdom
  21. Graeme Franklin
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    HPC Hearings

    Maybe we will have to wait until the transcript comes out. I wonder if he was disposing the material down the hand-washing sink? The case is...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Jul 2, 2007 in forum: United Kingdom
  22. Graeme Franklin
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    How important is debridement in onychomycosis?

    The chemist it is then! Cheers, Graeme
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, May 15, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. Graeme Franklin
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    How important is debridement in onychomycosis?

    Hi Ian, Which supplier do you get the 40% urea in paraffin from? Or is it from a chemist? Cheers, Graeme
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, May 14, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  24. Graeme Franklin
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    Cracked heels

    Hi Cameron, Could you expand on what you mean by ergonomically appropriate clinical furniture? I think there would be interest but some of...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Mar 1, 2007 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  25. Graeme Franklin
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    Costs for home visits

    Actually it was routine treatment so you would lose your bet! I explained to the patient it would be much cheaper to visit the clinic where I...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Sep 28, 2006 in forum: United Kingdom
  26. Graeme Franklin
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    Costs for home visits

    15 mile round trip.
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Sep 27, 2006 in forum: United Kingdom
  27. Graeme Franklin
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    Costs for home visits

    To go off a slight tangent from the original post it needn't be the case. If you don't ask for a professional fee the patient certainly won't give...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Sep 27, 2006 in forum: United Kingdom
  28. Graeme Franklin
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    Costs for home visits

    Hello Kim, A big problem in the UK has been the bargain-basement chiropodists undercharging everyone else. In my (limited) experience the pods...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Sep 25, 2006 in forum: United Kingdom
  29. Graeme Franklin
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    What do you charge for 1st consultation and/or bio-exam?

    "Basic" chiropody £32 Orthotics: £360 all in (assessment, casting, fitting and follow-up visits until patient is happy) G.
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Sep 18, 2006 in forum: Practice Management
  30. Graeme Franklin
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    Value for money for foot orthoses

    Charging say £350 seems about right to me. Of couse they have to be comfortable and go some way towards alleviating symptoms. The problem arises...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Aug 8, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  31. Graeme Franklin
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    Value for money for foot orthoses

    Interesting thread. So what would a decent professional fee be for casted orthoses with 2-3 check-ups afterwards? Graeme
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Aug 8, 2006 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. Graeme Franklin
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    NHS '£750m in the red' this year

    The government has so much money they are giving it away!...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Apr 27, 2006 in forum: United Kingdom
  33. Graeme Franklin
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    Padded socks

    I have only sold 1 pair in the distant past. I think the patient found them to be too hot to be comfortable. Also they take ages to dry after...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Mar 29, 2006 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  34. Graeme Franklin
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    FHPs and Podiatrists - who does what?

    Clinical scientists hardly form the mainstream in the diagnosis and treatment of diabetics. They may well be involved in the quality assurance and...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Dec 17, 2005 in forum: United Kingdom
  35. Graeme Franklin
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    Efficacy of face masks

    Hi, I wouldn't think anyone is happy about nail dust and their noxious effects on the eyes and lungs, but what to do? I know using a drill to...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Oct 4, 2005 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  36. Graeme Franklin
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    Chiropody:- Supply And Demand?

    Hi Judith, You will also have to factor in the start-up business costs of being a FHP, think of £1000's, not £100's. Personally I wouldn't...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Sep 22, 2005 in forum: United Kingdom
  37. Graeme Franklin
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    Estimated Population and number of Podiatrists in UK?

    I think it is normally busy at this time of year, I'm not sure if it down to the sterling work of the HPC. None of my patients, or at least hardly...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, May 10, 2005 in forum: United Kingdom
  38. Graeme Franklin
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    Cleaning the exam room air

    I use a Filtaire 300 in my clinic. I don't know how effective it is because I've always used one. But what I would say is there is no more...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Feb 21, 2005 in forum: Practice Management
  39. Graeme Franklin
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    Cleaning the exam room air

    Hi, If you use good quality nippers, e.g. Mobilis S80's, then most of the fungal nail can be removed prior to drilling to finish/smoothing...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Feb 19, 2005 in forum: Practice Management
  40. Graeme Franklin
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    Differential Pricing for Podiatry Fees

    Hi Craig, Very interesting. The above should be the norm. The assumption is if you have 5-10 years to go before retirement the patient will be...
    Post by: Graeme Franklin, Jan 31, 2005 in forum: United Kingdom
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