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Nikki Wall
  • Mar 1
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What is the difference between a Foot Health Practitioner, Chiropodist and Podiatrist

“Chiropodist” is essentially the old term for what is now called a “podiatrist”. Both are protected terms and the person using them should be suitably qualified and registered (see: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/foot-problems-and-the-podiatrist/) A Podiatrist is a medical professional qualified at degree level. They specialise in the feet and lower limbs and as such are also qualified to prescribe drugs and perform surgery (such as the removal of a toe nail) und
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