The usual place of practice of a chiropodist is that of the professional residence in respect of which he is registered on the roll of the regional or inter-regional council of the Order.
However, the creation of one or more secondary practices is authorised if it satisfies the conditions of practice defined in article R. 4322-77 and if, in the geographical area in question, there is a shortage or insufficiency of care that is prejudicial to the needs of patients or to the continuity of care.
The application to set up a secondary practice must be sent by registered letter with acknowledgement of receipt to the regional or inter-regional council of the Association within whose jurisdiction the proposed secondary practice or practices are located. It must be accompanied by all relevant information on the conditions of practice. If this information is insufficient, the regional or inter-regional council will request further details.
If the main practice is located in another region, the regional or inter-regional council of the association in that region will inform the relevant regional or inter-regional council of its opinion.
Authorisation is granted by the regional or inter-regional council of the association in the place where the secondary practice or practices are to be set up.
Silence on the part of the regional or inter-regional council to which the matter has been referred will be deemed to constitute implicit authorisation on expiry of a period of three months from the date of receipt of the application or the response to the request for additional information.
The authorisation is given on a personal basis and is not transferable.