Podiatrist Guideline for Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Guiding Principles Requesting general radiography studies allows for: Increased efficiency in the delivery of primary health care to Nova Scotians. Effective and efficient referral or clinical management of neuromusculoskeletal care with minimal delays to necessary [...]
Professional Standards Regarding Advertising and Public Communications by Podiatrists Preamble Canadian law recognizes advertising by professionals as protected free speech, with such advertising to be regulated to maintain a high standard of professionalism. Professional Standard(s) 1. Podiatrists must ensure that any [...]
Professional Standard and Guidelines on Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Podiatrists Preamble By and large, medical practitioners are trusted by their patients and the public. Their opinions and utterances hold weight and carry the authority of being backed by science. As such, whenever a podiatrist works in a controversial field, that podiatrist must take pains to disclose the known from the unknown, the evidence from the theory, so as not to unduly rely on the credibility [...]
Guidelines for Completing Patient Forms for Podiatrists Guidelines The College considers the accurate and timely completion of necessary patient forms to be an essential aspect of good patient care. Podiatrists should develop and implement a consistent approach to completing patient forms. Patients should be made aware in advance of the following:
Professional Standards Regarding Conflict of Interest for Podiatrists Preamble A conflict of interest exists whenever a reasonable person could perceive that a podiatrist’s personal interest is at odds with the podiatrist’s professional responsibilities. Conflict of interest can be actual or perceived, provided the perception is reasonable. At all times the onus is on the podiatrist to demonstrate that the patient’s interests have been [...]
Professional Standard and Guidelines for Ending the Podiatrist-Patient Relationship Preamble The podiatrist-patient relationship is unique and depends upon trust and confidence between the parties for the provision of care. Podiatrists are entitled to end the podiatrist-patient relationship under certain circumstances. Each situation is ultimately fact-specific. Podiatrists are expected to apply good clinical judgment and compassion in each case to determine the most appropriate course of action. [...]
Professional Standards Regarding Infection Prevention and Control in the Podiatrist’s Clinic Preamble Ensuring safe and effective infection prevention and control measures is an important component of medical practice. Prevention and control measures mitigate the risks associated with infection transmission for employees and the public. The same standard of care for infection prevention and control is required in a clinical office setting as in a hospital facility.
Professional Standards Regarding Interest or Ownership in a Facility or Enterprise for Podiatrists Preamble This document deals with specific conflicts of interest that may arise when a podiatrist has financial interest or ownership in a facility or business. This document sets out responsibilities in addition to those set out in the College’s Professional Standards Regarding Conflict of Interest for Podiatrists.
Professional Standards Regarding the Management of Medical Records for Podiatrists Preamble The purpose of this Standard is to set out the College’s requirements regarding the management of patient medical records. With respect to the contents of medical records, podiatrists are referred to the Professional Standards and Guidelines Regarding Charting for Podiatrists. Whether in paper or electronic form, from the moment a patient record [...]
Professional Standard and Guidelines Regarding Informed Patient Consent to Treatment for Podiatrists Professional Standard Fundamental requirements for valid consent include: It must be voluntary; It must be given by a patient who has capacity;
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