Podiatrist operates outside scope of practice and professional standards
+Undoctored Monday 22 February 2021, 05:01 PM 1 minute to Read Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Rose Wall today released a report finding a podiatrist in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code) for failing to comply with professional and ethical standards in the care of a woman requiring podiatric surgery. The woman consulted the podiatrist for advice and treatment about a bunion deformity on her left foot. At the time of events, the podiatrist had restrictions on his practice that allowed him to perform podiatric surgery only under...