If the chiropodist becomes aware, in the course of his or her practice, that a person has been subjected to abuse or ill-treatment or if his or her attention is drawn to visible signs of aggression or coercion, he or she must, subject to the consent of the person concerned, inform the judicial authorities.
When a chiropodist discovers that a minor or a vulnerable person is being mistreated, abused or deprived, he or she must take the most appropriate steps to protect them and alert the competent legal, medical or administrative authorities.
Insofar as is compatible with the quality and effectiveness of patient care, the chiropodist must limit his actions and prescriptions to what is strictly necessary.
When a chiropodist is required to offer a patient expensive prostheses or orthoses, he will first draw up a written estimate and give it to the patient.
The chiropodist must always set his fees with tact and moderation. He is free to provide treatment free of charge. He must comply with the provisions of articles L. 1111-3-2 and L. 1111-3-3 with regard to informing the patient of the costs of his services and the conditions under which these costs are covered and waived in advance. He ensures that the patient is informed in advance of the amount…
Chiropodists must maintain good fraternal relations with each other. They are prohibited from slandering a colleague, casting aspersions on him or her or echoing comments likely to harm him or her. It is good professional conduct to defend a colleague who has been unjustly attacked.
In the event of a professional disagreement with a colleague, the chiropodist must first seek conciliation, if necessary through the regional or inter-regional council of the association.
Misappropriation or attempted misappropriation of customers is prohibited.
In all cases where they are called upon to testify in disciplinary proceedings, chiropodists are, insofar as is compatible with respect for professional secrecy, required to disclose all facts of use to the investigation that come to their knowledge.
The chiropodist may see all patients in his or her practice, even in non-emergency situations, regardless of who their treating chiropodist is. If patients make known their intention to change chiropodists, the latter must provide them with the information necessary to ensure continuity and quality of care.
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