Guidelines regarding reporting requirements for Nova Scotia podiatrists

Approved

March 21, 2025

Preamble

Podiatrists are responsible to report in many clinical and professional situations. Listed below are hyperlinks to statutes that outline the podiatrist’s responsibilities. This document does not represent a full list of information podiatrists may be expected to report in accordance with institutional, hospital policies or programs. Podiatrists are encouraged to seek independent legal advice if they find themselves in a situation of potential compromise.

Index of relevant legislation and associated sections

This policy applies to all podiatrists when accepting new patients at any point during their practice.

  1. Reporting of suspected abuse – adults
  2. Reporting of suspected abuse – children
  3. Reporting of suspected abuse – persons in care
  4. Reporting to the Workers’ Compensation Board
  5. Reporting of narcotics
  6. Reporting of gunshot wounds
  7. Reporting for statistical purposes
  8. Reporting of privacy breach
  9. Reporting of transportation concerns
  10. Reporting on administrative matters

                Document history

                Approved by Executive Committee:March 21, 2025
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