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1. Definition of a Chiropodist/Podiatrist! A chiropodist/podiatrist diagnoses and treats disorders, diseases and deformities of the feet. [HPC. New Chiropodists/Podiatrists Window 07/05/05]!
Well that's that settled. Now we have a definition from the Keepers of the Register. It sounds so stupidly obvious but without it the Nouns Chiropodist/Podiatrist could mean anything? Now we have a definition enabling the HPC. to clearly judge whether an offence has been committed or not from July of this year!
Another Camp could attempt to overturn the definition or possibly redefine Podiatry but at this moment The Authority of the HPC. has spoken and I strongly suspect will have to be obeyed!!!
The offence against the use of the protected titles could now possibly extend to that which lies within the meaning of the definition! Anybody?
2. Estimated numbers of Chiropodists/podiatrists registered in the UK is I am sure still fluid and may not be known until the end of the year, Figures in July may take time to come out?).
I believe they could be between fifteen to twenty thousand, anybody?
3. The population of the UK is estimated at around 60 Million and growing at 200,000 a year, anybody?
Therefore:- We could have 60,000,000 / 20,000 = 3,000 patients per one chiropodist/podiatrist!
Anyone care to comment on these results and how they apply to the profession in reality in the UK,
1. 3,000 could a single practice cope?
2. Is this not to low if a large number of podiatrists are not actually doing basic chiropody?
3. What have you seen that I have missed?
Regards,
Colin.
P.S. It should be noted that not all of the 3,000 patients will need to see a Chiropodist before they pop up the daisies (Unlike dentists!), however? How does this alter 3,000?
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