Section 4: Ethics of chiropodists

The chiropodist must assist the competent authorities in their efforts to protect health and organise care.

The existence of a third-party guarantor, such as public or private insurance, must not lead the chiropodist to derogate from the provisions of article R. 4322-59 of this Code.

In accordance with the provisions of articles L. 4113-9 and L. 4322-12 of this Code, the practice of the profession of chiropodist, in any form whatsoever, in the service of a company, local authority or institution governed by private law, must be the subject of a written contract. This contract defines the respective obligations of the parties. Any draft agreement or renewal of an agreement with one of the bodies…

The chiropodist may take part in events relating to his speciality with a preventive, curative, scientific or educational aim, within a community, during a public screening consultation or at sporting events. However, he may not use this activity to increase his private clientele.

Except in emergencies and subject to the legislative or regulatory provisions relating to occupational medical and social services, any chiropodist who provides a preventive chiropody service on behalf of a public body is not entitled to provide care there. He must refer the patient to his own chiropodist or, failing that, leave the patient free to choose one. This duty also applies to a chiropodist who provides a public screening…

The chiropodist, authorised to exercise a coordinating or supervisory role, is required to monitor the interventions and ensure the proper performance of the professional acts carried out by the chiropodists or by the students he supervises.