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  1. charlie70
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    Band 5 vs Band 6

    Robert, Thank you!! (and yes, duly chastened).
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 7, 2011 in forum: United Kingdom
  2. charlie70
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    Band 5 vs Band 6

    One last thing before hometime: Doh! AFC is Agenda for Change, isn't it? thank you. :0)
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: United Kingdom
  3. charlie70
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    Band 5 vs Band 6

    Also, Little-pink-pod : might it be worth you going to Human Resources and asking to have the job that you currently do re-graded? If you can...
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: United Kingdom
  4. charlie70
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    Band 5 vs Band 6

    Oh dear - last post was bitter and grumpy: Sorry! It's been a long and rather horrible week. Roll on the weekend and a fresh start on Monday...
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: United Kingdom
  5. charlie70
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    Band 5 vs Band 6

    Robert, Thank you for your reply: there is no job description for a Band 5 Podiatrist within our trust: one was never written as all Band II's...
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 4, 2011 in forum: United Kingdom
  6. charlie70
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    Band 5 vs Band 6

    Hi all, I wonder if you can help me at all? When our department went through Agenda for Change Senior II Podiatrists became Band 6...
    Thread by: charlie70, Mar 4, 2011, 12 replies, in forum: United Kingdom
  7. charlie70
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    Seen as pedicurist and not as podiatrist

    I think you'll find the general public will respect the practitioner who takes away the pain that they are feeling in their feet - if that pain is...
    Post by: charlie70, Nov 4, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  8. charlie70
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    Nursing home blues

    I think PodAngel went about it the right way. When I was unfortunate enough to do a couple of nursing homes I made the mistake of trying to fit...
    Post by: charlie70, Jul 23, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  9. charlie70
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    Pain in foot after ankle sprain

    Ok, when you go, be prepared to give the following information: A full medical history and list of current medication taken. Some lifestyle...
    Post by: charlie70, May 7, 2010 in forum: Introductions
  10. charlie70
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    Treating Family & Friends

    Lol at Mandy's post! I have a small family and I'm an unsociable git so a small circle of friends. I treat em all for free when they ask. I've...
    Post by: charlie70, May 7, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  11. charlie70
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    Wound classification systems - why no neuropathy?

    The Texas system has been updated to the TexaN system: basically, if neuropathy is a factor then you stick a big capital "N" at the end of the...
    Post by: charlie70, May 7, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  12. charlie70
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    Flushing after phenol

    Ditto for me too. By the way, we do one application of phenol for 3 mins, rather than 3x1min applications. Seems to work.
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 24, 2010 in forum: Foot Surgery
  13. charlie70
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    Preferred dressing after nail removal?

    I use Melolin (non-adherent dressing), some sterile gauze swabs and tubegauze for the initial post-op dressing. Patients report minimal/no post-op...
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 17, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  14. charlie70
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    what now?

    Ian, Damn! You're right - I should have looked more closely.
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: USA
  15. charlie70
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    what now?

    Yes: stop panicking. What makes you think there's a lack of respect amongst the medical community from our profession? If there is - what can...
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 4, 2010 in forum: USA
  16. charlie70
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    What do podiatrists wear?

    LOVING the comments from people saying they won't wear a tunic because they want to be seen as something better than a therapist. Ooh, get you....
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 3, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  17. charlie70
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    Circulation boosters, good or bad?

    I've not recommended it to anyone (due to the cost - although one should bear in mind that the company does have a...
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 3, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  18. charlie70
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    Kevin Kirby: The Angry Podiatrist

    I don't get it - what's the analogy behind asking if they've ever flown in a plane? BTW I've not only flown IN a plane, I've actually flown one...
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 2, 2010 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  19. charlie70
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    Evidence base care pathways

    I don't think there are any. As someone who's worked in the NHS for about 15 years I've noticed the time between low-risk treatments gradually...
    Post by: charlie70, Mar 2, 2010 in forum: Introductions
  20. charlie70
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    What do podiatrists wear?

    Have a look at the labels on tunics: most of them state a 60 degree wash. Tunics or polo shirts (worn on admin days just in case I'm asked to go...
    Post by: charlie70, Feb 26, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  21. charlie70
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    What do podiatrists wear?

    Ah. Funny how those who reject uniform on the grounds do so on the grounds that not wearing it gets them more "respect" from patients.......
    Post by: charlie70, Feb 26, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  22. charlie70
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    Whats your Gold Standard for onychomycosis?

    Not quite right, Bel: GPs are also prescribing Lamisil when requested to.
    Post by: charlie70, Feb 25, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  23. charlie70
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    What do podiatrists wear?

    I wonder why you are "generally against uniforms"? For what its worth, I think its important to have separate work and home clothes. For...
    Post by: charlie70, Feb 25, 2010 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  24. charlie70
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    What are you reading just now......?

    Got to agree about the Book Thief and the "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" trilogy. Other books I've read and loved include: A day in the life of...
    Post by: charlie70, Jan 22, 2010 in forum: Break Room
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    2 minute bunion op

    I must say, I'm not sure why doing a procedure quickly would be a sign of doing it well?? I'd rather some care & time was taken on a surgical...
    Post by: charlie70, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: Foot Surgery
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    looking forward to some interesting discussions!

    Ah. Good luck with the interviews! Yes, I notice all the main parties are saying they won't make cuts in the NHS after the next election: they...
    Post by: charlie70, Jan 11, 2010 in forum: Introductions
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    Displaced implant

    Cor. That was pretty interesting! thanks for posting it. And yay me because normally looking at photos of surgery makes me go dizzy and feel...
    Post by: charlie70, Jan 8, 2010 in forum: Foot Surgery
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    Temperature indication of diabetic foot

    To Chrjoh, On what do you base your assumption that "Temperature is a well-known indicator of inflammation of human tissue, however, I...
    Post by: charlie70, Jan 8, 2010 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
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    looking forward to some interesting discussions!

    Welcome Footfettler. Hope you find the site interesting and informative. Also, good luck with your job search - although I'm surprised that as...
    Post by: charlie70, Jan 8, 2010 in forum: Introductions
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    Bilateral curley toe

    I've never done a study or even an audit into results of strapping, so this is PURELY anecdotal. Very few parents keep up the strapping long...
    Post by: charlie70, Jan 8, 2010 in forum: Pediatrics
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    Flexor tenosynovitis

    Hi, Anyone heard of flexortenosynovitis affecting the feet? I've got a patient I've been seeing for a while. They have psoriatic arthritis ,...
    Thread by: charlie70, Dec 23, 2009, 3 replies, in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  32. charlie70
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    Government Run Healthcare- Good or Evil

    Ha! thanks Julian.
    Post by: charlie70, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  33. charlie70
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    Government Run Healthcare- Good or Evil

    Ah. There are 6 pages of this thread - I read one and thought that was it. Noob. Is there a way for me to delete my posts before glaring idiocy...
    Post by: charlie70, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  34. charlie70
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    Government Run Healthcare- Good or Evil

    Should have read the whole thread before commenting..although I'd have run away because some parts of it are frankly scary: obviously feeling have...
    Post by: charlie70, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  35. charlie70
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    Rocker sole for charcot foot?

    Re: charcot foot 'scuse me: what's an MBT?
    Post by: charlie70, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: Diabetic Foot & Wound Management
  36. charlie70
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    Achieving permanent correction with FFO therpy

    OH! Have just realised the "kirby skive" may be related to this Kevin Kirby bloke I've seen posting here. Crikey. I've passes celebrity and not...
    Post by: charlie70, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  37. charlie70
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    Achieving permanent correction with FFO therpy

    Michael Weber wrote: Hi Charlie. A few question do the orthotics they recommend you to use have a medial skive ? do you consider the STJ...
    Post by: charlie70, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  38. charlie70
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    Posture during home visits and nursing home rounds

    Hello, I bought myself a collapsible stool and a footrest for home visits (I work in the NHS: if you do you'll find they don't supply any of...
    Post by: charlie70, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: General Issues and Discussion Forum
  39. charlie70
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    Achieving permanent correction with FFO therpy

    Damn, I posted the same thing twice: apologies!
    Post by: charlie70, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
  40. charlie70
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    Achieving permanent correction with FFO therpy

    Wow - interesting thread! I do "basic biomechanics" as part of my routine clinics in the NHS but am dipping a toe deeper into the water and...
    Post by: charlie70, Dec 17, 2009 in forum: Biomechanics, Sports and Foot orthoses
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