(UK only). Policies such as AQP, commissioning reports, etc., do you think the role boundaries of generalists will change? Do you have any concerns? Do you think there will be opportunities in the NHS and private sector for generalists?
Hi,
Bound to impact on the traditional role of the chiropodist/podiatrist.
AQP will service an agreed client base. Anyone else needing footcare will pay privately, or attend other healthcare providers (i.e. FHPs, GPs, Pharmacy, self-help).
A % of AQP-qualified clients will also seek help privately.
Hi David.
Thanks for your comment.
That's interesting what you say about patients accessing other providers for footcare services other than NHS chiropodists/podiatrists. How do you think NHS services will look and how do you think this will impact on the profession?
Sam
Hi Sam,
It's inevitable that podiatry will become more specialised. I think the days of the generalist are numbered I'm afraid.
Podiatry is low on the priorities list in the NHS. Eventually I'm sure that AQP will take the majority of patients, and podiatry will shrink further into small specialist units - surgery - diabetes care (but only as part of a team. Biomech is already the province of the orthotist rather than pod in many Trusts.
David
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