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Physiotherapists and podiatrists set to gain prescribing powers
July 24, 2012
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Independent prescribing
The Heath Minister has agreed to take forward a change in legislation to allow Podiatrists in the UK access to independent prescribing. Representatives of the Institute of Chiropodists and Podiatrists have been involved in a four year project, along with members of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists, the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists and the Department of Health.
This amendment of the Medicines Act will allow suitably trained Podiatrists to independently prescribe medicines to patients in their care and within their specialty. This affirms the autonomy of the profession and is arguably the greatest advance this profession has ever made.
The full media release can be found at http://www.iocp.org.uk/ and https:/www.wp.dh.gov.uk/mediacentre/2012/07/24/physiotherapists- andpodiatrists-set-to-gain-prescribing-powers.
For further information contact secretary@iocp.org.uk and ask for Martin Harvey or Judith Barbaro-Brown
Bill Liggins -
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Pods to prescribe medicines
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http://www.andoveradvertiser.co.uk/uk_national_news/9833078.Physios_to_prescribe_medicines/?ref=nt
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Here is the HPC Position Statement on this:
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Re: Independent prescribing
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Society Press Release:
Podiatrists to be granted independent prescribing powers
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Very interesting to see some of the reactions to this news article:
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I would seriously argue that this is the case. I have been to one or two meetings at the Dept. Health, although gained much more information from Martin Harvey and Judith Barbaro-Brown, the professional representatives who I know well. It is absolutely clear that the Dept. of Health are now aware of the independence and autonomy of the profession - they should have been aware previously but certainly some of their staff were not.
My personal view is that there will be an initial surge in colleagues wishing to prescribe and this will then lessen. However, in time, the necessary elements will inevitably be taught in the schools until, long after our time, all pods will have full prescribing rights. In my view this is a greater step forward than the 1960 Act or the HPC Act. It can be legitimately argued that podiatric surgery was actually the greatest step forward, but this did not involve the whole of the profession.
All the best
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DavidH,
You said
But yes, the spelling, grammar and syntax are markedly better :D
regards
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Thanks for that; as you know I generally share your cynicism!
However, since there does not appear to be the will to create a large push forward, I suppose that we will have to rely on small steps and celebrate those as they occur.
All the best
Bill -
just guessing the course will cost at least 1000 pounds take 6 months 1 day per week at local university. plus about 80 hours of mentoring. great if you work for a trust who will give you a day off free. i spoke to a nurse practitioner yesterday and this is roughly what they had to do, ps they get gps to mentor them however they work for the gps podiatrists generally dont. i dont think many pods will end up prescribing.if i was to do this i could get the mentoring free but the course and day off would cost in the region of 11 grand. plus travel expenses. this is a positive move forwards but will benefit the younger members of the profession particularly when it is part of an undergraduate course. for the over 50s i dont see much reward in this
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I think I heard from Alan Borthwick it depends if you your current PoMs or not as to how long the training is.
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I have been quoted elsewhere with the old saw of " The politician thinks of the next election; the statesman thinks of the next generation". I believe this to be true, but you still don't have to let the young plungers catch you!
All the best
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HCPC Press Release:
HCPC launches new consultation on standards for prescribing
New consultation launched
The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) has launched a consultation today to seek the view of stakeholders on new standards for prescribing.
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From latest HSJ:
Rewrite the script for non-medical prescribing -
odiatry and Physiotherapy Prescription Rights UK
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Taken from the Daily Record and passed on in good faith
http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/health/uk-becomes-first-country-world-2185350
toeslayer -
Hi All
Taken from todays BBC news website
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-23752418#
Cheers
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Re: odiatry and Physiotherapy Prescription Rights UK
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Caption Competition....and as its in Glasgow, use a Scottish accent...
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Can somebody please explain this process in simple terms? So, legally, podiatrists can now independently prescribe from the whole BNF as long as they have completed a recognised course? Is this correct? Where are the recognised courses? Why will it take an entire year for podiatrists and physio's to begin prescribing if it is now legal?
Thank you,
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Is this applicable to IPP's ???
Can the private sector prescribe independently ?
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Can you please move this to a break room thread? Whilst it`s entertaining poking fun at Isaacs, the importance of prescribing rights shouldn`t be detracted from, IMO. Also, more posters will get to see it ;) -
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Older members of the profession in generalist practice may have less direct impact from these changes, but the advent of independent prescribing should have huge benefits to the future of podiatry (I hope). Well done to all concerned in helping our future generations - now where and how do us old farts sign up? -
As you say for established practitioners who probably have their own pathways to Rx drugs via GP's etc, the internet route which I suspect many patients may take as an easy option if they have to wait 3 weeks for a GP appointment as is the norm in my area:mad: and is a very dangerous one as you never know what your getting if your gullible enough to believe the hype on the site. When it all goes bandy who's holding the baby ?? the prescribing podiatrist perhaps ??
Yep, another kettle of worms in the making :hammer:
Cheers
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In my opinion, this one piece of legislation is a huge leap forward for the podiatry profession in the UK. Here in the USA, where podiatrists have had prescribing rights for about 50 years, I don't know how I could function in my podiatry practice without the ability to prescribe oral antifungals, narcotics, sleep meds, NSAIDs, antibiotics, etc. The ability to write for prescription medications will allow podiatrists who do surgery or handle foot and ankle trauma to make it much more convenient for patients to let them handle nearly everything related to their foot surgeries and traumas and other pathologies.
It not all about whether this new ability of podiatrists to prescribe medications makes any podiatrist more money or not. What this new legislation does is that is makes the healthcare services provided by podiatrists become more complete and more convenient for patients so that they will want to go to podiatrists, and not some other healthcare providers, for all their foot-health needs. This legislations brings podiatrists more in line with the medical doctors and what they can and cannot do for patients. I think it is huge. Congratulations to those podiatrists in the UK who obviously worked many long, hard hours to bring their profession these valuable new privileges.
If I were a podiatrist in the UK, I would definitely be wanting to apply for these new privileges as soon as possible. Prescribing rights will open up yet another valuable service for patient care and, potentially, make the podiatrist that has these rights become a much more valuable member of the healthcare team for their communities. -
This is a great leap forward, and congratulations to Martin Harvey, Judith Barbaro-Brown and their co-workers in creating this opportunity - also thanks for the huge amount of unrewarded personal time invested.
Bill Liggins
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