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Hi All

In another thread on this site a apparently prominent SCP member has made mention of the above title " CONSULTANT PODIATRIST".

Now I have heard and know of PODIATRIST and PODIATRIC SURGEON but never CONSULTANT PODIATRIST :confused:

Can anyone tell me the requirements for qualification to this post and the origin and function of please.

Cheers

Derek ;)

 

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Cheers Buddy

Derek ;)

 

Hi Derek,

The SCP don't allow their members to use the term unless they hold an NHS Consultant post.

The HPC are not as stringent, being happy with anyone calling themsleves Consultant Podiatrist as long as they are not intentionally misleading the public.

Cheers,
David

 

Hi David

Oh they closed all the loopholes there then :rolleyes:

So taking this a stage further a quote from the SCP "spokesperson??"

Are the SCP and the insurance companies saying no nail surgery can be performed outside of the NHS / Hospital system ??

cheers
Derek ;)

 

Dear DTT
You started this post by enqiring about "Consultant Podiatrists" -this is the area I am responding to.

Within the NHS we are now seeing the development of various "Consultant" AHP posts, including podiatrists. These individuals usually have many years of experience in clinical practice, extensive CPD in their chosen area and often a higher degree coupled with an audit/research track record. A little research under the title "Consultant AHP" or "Consultant Podiatrist" should elicit specific examples for you.

Best regards,
Poll

 

Hi Poll

Thanks for that.
I have never heard the term in relation to podiatry before always termed "specialist podiatrist" in a particular field ?

I don't have a problem with the term as all clinical structure nursing Medical etc has the "consultant post" and podiatry should be no different.

That said my concern is the implication of routine care (nail surgery) becoming exclusive to that post for treatment.

I think to implement that would "hurt" many IPP's not to mention extending the very long NHS waiting times for the procedure.

Thanks for your help in clarification
Cheers
Derek ;)

 

Hi Derek,

Most insurance companies in the UK have never knowingly allowed IGTN surgery to be performed by someone other than an NHS Consultant, unless it was directed by the Consultant, and is under their direction.

Many Consultants however do not want to be bothered by what to them is very minor surgery, and are therefore happy to refer on.

Cheers,
David

 

Derek

A Consultant Podiatrist is a specialist post within the NHS. Although some insurance companies specify reimbursment through consultant-only care, it is not always the case. BUPA, for example prefer to deal with registered BUPA consultants - that is someone who holds a substantive NHS consultant post andhas operating rights within a BUPA hospital too. However you can be a non-consultant BUPA provider and for podiatrists to qualify for this sceme you must be referenced by two registered BUPA consultants as well as having additional qualifying experience. Similar terms and conditions may apply with other insurance schemes, but I don't think you can say that only consultant podiatric surgeons will be the preferred providers for nail surgery. I am a provider with WPA, PPP, BUPA, Norwich Union and the Football Association Insurance Scheme and receive reimbursment for nail surgery, but hold no Consultant status.

 

Hi David, Mark et al

Or have a bash themselves irrespective of their specialty??

That Mark is the point I am making the inference made was that only consultant pods or consultant surgeons would be able to perform surgery :confused:

Cheers
Derek ;)

 

The more accurate was of defining the situation is that for insurance reimbursements (for nail surgery and/or other clinical services) only recognised providers will qualify. They may be Consultant Podiatrists or Consultant Podiatric Surgeons or Podiatrists depending on what stipulations the insurance company specifies. However, any podiatrist, with the relevant training, qualification and annotation on the HPC register for administration of local analgesia, can perform surgery within their competencies and receive reimbursement directly from the patient.

 

Hi Mark

Thanks for that explanation.

In my practice we have always charged the patient who then claims from the insurance company, a system which has worked for many years.
Of late the insurance companies have questioned or not honored the claim so now I ask the patient to check with their company before committing to surgery.

Some companies will still pay some wont in any case if the patient comes back we still provide the service.
Cheers Fella

Derek ;)