the institute of chiropodists and podiatrists
Merseyside
In accordance with the Memorandum and Articles, all Members and Students of the
Institute shall in writing undertake to adhere to the following:- (members must
note that because an item is not mentioned, it does not mean that it cannot
constitute a breach of Ethics). As chiropody/podiatry in the United Kingdom is a
legally regulated profession within the scope of the Health Professions Order
2001 (and subsequent amendments) attention is specifically drawn to the
provisions of that act and the requirements of the legal entity created for its
implementation; the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). The contents of
this document should be read in conjunction with the specific legal obligations
and requirements placed upon Chiropodists and Podiatrists as registrants of the
HCPC. Breaches of such legal requirements would additionally be regarded as
breaches of the Institutes own ethical code and be dealt with in the manner laid
down for such occurrence. Associates who are not HCPC registrants are still
bound by the requirements of ethical, decent and lawful behaviour at all times
and are subject to the same sanctions of the Board of Ethics as would apply to a
HCPC registrant member. PROFESSIONAL DEFINITION “Chiropody/Podiatry” means the
scientific care of the foot and directly related structures of the lower limb in
health and disease in line with the best evidential paradigms existing at the
time of such care. “Chiropodist/Podiatrist” is a protected professional title
recognised in law and may only be used by an individual registered with the HCPC
if that practice is within the United Kingdom. It is a criminal offence for such
titles to be used by anyone who is not currently so registered even if they
possess qualifications which relate to the titles such as diploma, certificates
or degrees in chiropody or podiatry or any variation thereof which could be
taken to imply they are currently registered as Chiropodists/Podiatrists.
Members in practice outside the United Kingdom must comply with any legislation
defining titles and their use that are applicable in their country of operation.
