Section 4: Ethics of chiropodists

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…

The practice of chiropody with patients in a public or private organisation or establishment is not considered to be the opening of a secondary practice, but constitutes an ancillary practice.

The authorisation for a secondary practice may be withdrawn by the authority that granted it if the conditions of article R. 4322-79 are no longer met.

The National Council of the Order determines the situations in which the management of a chiropodist’s practice is authorised in the event of the unavailability of the chiropodist or a partner or their temporary cessation of activity. A chiropodist who allows his or her practice to be managed must inform the regional or inter-regional council of the Order in advance, sending it a copy of the management contract.

The private practice of the profession of chiropodist requires a fixed professional establishment. The exclusive practice of chiropody in patients’ homes is prohibited.

The chiropodist may enter into a commercial lease under the conditions set out inarticle L. 145-2 of the French Commercial Code.

A chiropodist who temporarily ceases to practise may only be replaced by a practitioner registered with the Association. The president of the regional or inter-regional council of the Order must be informed immediately. The replacement may not exceed four months, unless an exemption is granted by the regional or inter-regional council. It must be the subject of a written contract in accordance with a standard contract drawn up by the…

The chiropodist must practise his profession personally in all his practices.

A chiropodist who has been a colleague’s replacement for a period of more than three consecutive months must not, before the expiry of a period of two years, practise in a building where he would be in direct competition with the colleague, unless there is an agreement between the parties concerned which has been communicated to the regional or inter-regional council. In the event of a dispute, the parties concerned…

The chiropodist or any practice partnership must not set up in the building where a colleague is practising, nor in a professional residence left by a colleague within twelve months of his departure, unless there is an agreement between the parties concerned which has been communicated to the regional or inter-regional council. In the event of a dispute, the parties concerned may refer the matter to the regional or inter-regional…