Subject to compliance with the provisions of articles R. 4322-39, R. 4322-89 and R. 4322-93 of this Code, any chiropodist must, in order to practise as an individual or as part of an association, benefit directly or through the intermediary of a company or partnership:
1° The right to the use, by virtue of legal title, of professional premises, furnishings, sufficient technical equipment to receive and treat patients, a separate room within the same premises and appropriate equipment to perform orthoses and other chiropody appliances;
2° Ownership of documents concerning all personal data relating to patients.
It is the responsibility of the regional or inter-regional council of the Order to check at any time whether the required legal conditions of practice have been met.
In all cases, reception, confidentiality, the quality of care, particularly instrumental and orthotic care, and patient safety must be ensured. The chiropodist also ensures compliance with the rules governing the profession in terms of hygiene, sterilisation and waste disposal.
The chiropodist takes account of the recommendations issued in this area by the national association of chiropodists.