My apologies for this new thread as I remember some discussion on this topic in the past, although it may not have been finalised.
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As far as I know, Victoria is the only Australian state to put through legislation for the registration of Acupuncturists. A copy of that legislation is in the wings in WA.
I have got the impression, rightly or wrongly, that some podiatrists in Victoria think that they are not allowed to use acupuncture needles because of the legislation. My understanding is that the legislation is about who can call themselves "Acupuncturists". The legislation is not about who can use acupuncture needles as far as I know and a podiatrist may use them but not call himself an "Acupuncturist" . The podiatrist is treating podiatric conditions using an acupuncture technique i.e. using acupuncture needles.
I suspect that the same misunderstanding exists in Scotland.
If acupuncture needles are indeed only for the use of acupuncturists, then podiatrists have been very negligent in not getting nail nippers etc legislated for podiatric use only. We will have to do our acupuncture using our syringes but just forget to inject.
Can someone be definite about this please.
Cheers
Shane
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