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Please don't say this is sour grapes, because it probably is :)

I'm confused. Just recently ive seen Podiatrist advertising on these discount sites, special deals on orthotics.

This one is the latest, i'm assuming it is a Physio

http://www.livingsocial.com/cities/973/deals/509248-biomechanical-foot-assessment-50-off-orthotics

are they not subject to the same regulations as us in Australia or i am reading the regulations wrong

Thanks
BEx

 

CLICK HERE for the guidelines in questions

Section S133 is the section in question - there is nothing in that Ad which contravenes this on first read in my opinion.

It quite categorically states in the Ad its a Podiatrist.

On facebook I get Ads for certain Podiatry clinics in and around Sydney all the time. Some even purporting to be the "best Podiatry website in the Southern Hemisphere" - (obviously they have never been on Podiatry Arena).

Advertising generally (contrary to popular myth) isn't "banned" as a health professional.

What exactly do you have an issue with Bex? Maybe a clear and concise explanation referring to how you think they have breached AHPRAs guidelines would be helpful?

Also if you look right below it there is an Ad for a dentist.

 

Sorry Paul i didn't read the ad properly you're right it is a Podiatrist.

"The use of gifts or discounts in advertising is inappropriate,
due to the potential for such inducements to encourage
the unnecessary use of regulated health services"

however, when i read the document again it seems we can as long as we state terms and conditions..??


so am i right in assuming it is discouraged but not unacceptable...

I once offered a free cream with the initial consultation and was told i wasn't allowed to do it... this is why i posted, i was confused and maybe i've got the wrong end of the stick ;(

 

I think the issue would be if every patient was prescribed orthotics even if they didn't need them - that's the only issue I may have with this ad.

Who told you that you couldn't offer Free cream with an initial consultation? I am assuming it was simply "moisturizer" and not corticosteroid - would be interested in who exactly told you this?

 

Thanks Paul, just getting really confused over what we can advertise. PM'd you.

 

I got your message and responded but your inbox is full so wont let me write back. Thanks for the insight - rest assured the only people you need to take any notice of is AHPRA - the organization you referred to are a toothless tiger with no power at all.