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well, i hope i have posted this in the correct thread! I am about to embark on a new job and it includes a trip to an isolated community to complete a heap of chip and clips in a few months. The problem is, my new boss mentioned in conversation she would tag along to 'help'

by law, i am assuming she cannot as she has no training at all. is there a way i could nip this in the bud before she cuts someones toe off in the next room and i find out?

I am just really paranoid because i dont want my name on the chart!:confused::confused:

 

Re: having trouble

May I ask if your employer has any health-related qualifications? This seems an unusual situation. Most employers of podiatrists are other podiatrists, health facilities, governments, or universities.

Seems odd that you would be thrown into an isolated community for a few months with an employer tagging along - what on earth would they want to do that for? In saying this, you might appreciate the company...

Depending on which state you are practicing, there are specific laws that govern who can and cannot 'podiatry' care. There is also fairly limited scope to stop anyone from providing "foot care", as long as they do not pass themselves off as a podiatrist. Your employer might be able to act as a Podiatric Assistant for you. Check your local podiatrists board website for more info on this.

Make sure that you have your backside covered.

LL

 

Re: having trouble

thanks for the heads up. I am practicing in QLD. My employer has no health experience and basically just runs the QLD pods on behalf of a sydney business.

The company would be great, but, I dont want to tell the new boss I dont need help!!!

I think I might have to ring the QLDpod board

thanks again!

 

Re: having trouble

"my new boss mentioned in conversation she would tag along to 'help'"

Maybe all that means is she is going to organize the clients, do the book work and make your coffee:morning: someone has to do it and your too busy and important for those tasks:D.

l would ask her what she was planning to do to "help" you before you send in the infantry, not a good way to start a new relationship with the boss is it?

 

Re: having trouble

oh yes, I will most definately ask, I just thought I would see if anyone knew my options so I had a quick response just in case her answer was not what i wanted to hear... but here's hoping shes coming to make my coffee's!!!!

 

It all could just be a perfectly innocent to help the patient 'flow'.

 

Re: having trouble

:eek: Your "boss" probably has every right to "tag along" - did you ask for clarification on her intention? If I was the boss I would go with my new employee to assist and explain things re expectations, procedures in the working environment, answering questions about anything that needs to be elaborated on out in the field etc etc etc.
:drinks

 

No issue with the 'tag along' part, I was more concerned with the content of her work!!! It would be great company :)
Thanks for everyones comments!

 

As far as "helping" it is pretty simple to rule out actually touching the patients......she either has liability insurance or she does not....and if she does not then you will have vicarious liability for everything she does.....and even if she had her own insurance if it appeared that you were approving of her work then you would have some vicarious liability for all her actions also. This issue is a real can of worms that is yet to be tested in court, but I am sure it will be at some time in the future. See if you can get a written statement about it from your employer or from your professional body....I bet you can't ......and if you do I am really keen to see it.

regards Phill