Section 4: Ethics of chiropodists

Professionals from other Member States of the European Union or the European Economic Area who have been granted partial access to practise the profession of chiropodist in France under article L. 4002-5 of the Public Health Code, when presenting their activity to the public, in particular on a website, are required to inform the public of the list of procedures they are authorised to perform. As part of their practice,…

When the chiropodist participates in a public information campaign of an educational, scientific or health nature, regardless of the means of dissemination, he or she shall use only confirmed data, shall exercise caution and shall be mindful of the repercussions of his or her statements on the public. It is not his intention to profit from his contribution in the context of his professional activity, nor to pass it on…

The chiropodist must take care in the use made of his name, his capacity or his declarations.

Any sharing of fees between chiropodists is prohibited in any form whatsoever. The acceptance, solicitation or offer of a fee-splitting arrangement, even if unfulfilled, is prohibited.

Any competition between chiropodists, between chiropodists and other health professionals or any other natural or legal person is prohibited.

The following are prohibited for chiropodists: 1° Any act likely to procure for a patient an unjustified or illicit material advantage; 2° Any solicitation or acceptance of an advantage in kind or in cash in any form whatsoever, directly or indirectly, for any act whatsoever, except in the cases provided for in articles L. 1453-6 and L. 1453-7 ; 3° Any fraud, abuse of quotation, inaccurate indication of fees received…

The chiropodist is prohibited from providing services in commercial premises shared with persons carrying on a commercial activity.

Pedicurists and chiropodists are prohibited from collaborating in or endorsing commercial activities for the sale of products or appliances that they prescribe or use.

A chiropodist may only engage in another activity if it is compatible with his or her independence and professional dignity and if it is not likely to enable him or her to profit from his or her acts or advice.

The chiropodist must take care in his writings, comments or lectures not to undermine the honour of the profession or its members. Pedicurists and chiropodists may not practice under a pseudonym. A chiropodist who uses a pseudonym for activities relating to his or her profession must declare this to the regional or inter-regional council of the Order.