Thanks for posting this Craig. I found it very interesting reading - and surprisingly enough I read all of it. I believe it raises a number of issues about how we function as individuals within a profession, and as a professional body. I think it also shows that some people are like cats - and land on their feet every time.

The Podiatrists Registration Act(Vic) is one which is rarely tested to this extent, and I believe that it is a far more flexible document than previously realised.

But - most of all, the issue of Podiatry Assistants is on the agenda again. The A.Pod.C. has recently released guidelines and Scope of Practice documents. I would be interested in hearing from especially Aussie Pods (in both Private and Public sectors) their views on how Pod Assistants can be integrated into our practice system effectively.

cheers,

Felicity

 

Unable to get the document to show at the moment....
Has anyone saved it to hard drive??

 

I got it to open last night at home.

It raised some interesting points for consideration!

 

I honestly can not understand how such a major breach in professional conduct can lead to such a minimal penalty.

 

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I honestly can not understand how such a major breach in professional conduct can lead to such a minimal penalty

there was reportedly a case (please correct me if I am wrong) where a podiatrist (ie not podiatric surgeon) performed a bunion surgery at his practice, and was also slapped on the wrist. I have also been told by some that as long as you have a lawyer it is extremely difficult to be penalised due to the act is an extremely flexible document