Podiatry
Written by Jack Porter - Assistant Underwriter – Casualty
Podiatrists are allied health professionals trained in foot and lower limb health. Some podiatrists specialise in different areas of practice, including sports, children and workplace health.
In order to practice in Australia, a podiatrist must complete:
A Bachelor of Podiatry
National registration under the Podiatry Board of Australia
Continuing professional development.
Podiatrists help diagnose, prevent and treat a range of injuries and conditions including:
heel and arch pain
skin problems
arthritis
soft tissue / muscular pathologies
diabetes or neuropathy
balance problems
sprains
circulatory diseases
clinical diagnosis of falls
foot / lower limb deformity
A podiatrist can:
Diagnose health conditions that affect your feet and ankles.
Order lab tests or imaging tests.
Perform surgery on your foot and ankle.
Prescribe medical devices like orthotics (shoe inserts), braces and casts.
Suggest mobility aid devices like canes and walkers.
Medical malpractice risks for Podiatrists include:
improper diagnosis
surgical errors
failure to obtain informed consent
improper treatment
negligent diabetic patient care
failure to refer to specialists
improper use of medical devices
improper use of orthotics
medication errors
failure to monitor post-operative care
inadequate record-keeping
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