Should you write to the patient’s GP
An interesting thread developed on a Facebook group page which I felt needed examining. The answer to whether we should or should not write a GP after a consultation is worth exploring
Webinars and the new lecture forum
David dips into his book on public speaking and refers to the growth of the webinar for professional meetings. He considers the positive side mainly but there are downsides to be aware of.
How should we write on Social Media
I’m not sure about you but as time passes what we write and share on social media becomes ever more sensitive. Of course this has been partly associated with what has happened over comments about parts of society. This is a case history about a patient, her partner and a podiatrist writing about her experience. But then another podiatrist takes a different view. So what is right and what is wrong when it comes to writing on Facebook and other media?
Dermatology and Seborrhoea keratosis
Differentiating warts from solar keratoses and other forms of common non malignant lesions of the skin is discussed. In this case consultingfootpain considers the wrist as part of wider podiatric education.
The case of a skin lesion on the wrist
Clinical groups on Facebook provide a rich source of discussion. The dialogue often provides information as well as provoking deeper reflective thought. In this article the author highlights a clinical lesion that considered the differential diagnosis from a raised filiform presentation.
Colour diagnosis and training in podiatry
I tackle the issue of have we been trained and use both skin and deformity as examples. The section on skin healing is also interesting in that the difference may not be as clear as we think.
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Racial Inequalities in Health
The theme of racial attitudes is discussed with Dr Jill Halstead-Rastrick for Podiatric Reflective Practice after an interview by David Tollafield for Busypencilcase Reflective Communications. The subject is a broad area but speaks volumes of one woman’s passion in a field of medicine which is finally demanding to speak out on more that just feet alone.
Communication and information for your patients
This article considers some of the benefits of information sheets using hammer toes as a subject example. There are caveats to be aware of. This can be read with the parent article on hammer toes.
Covid-19 the skin and toes
The first toe rashes were reported in Italy and Spain where we know the numbers of infected Covid-19 cases rose fast overwhelming their health services. Skin changes are now being debated in many countries by organisations such as the American Podiatric Medical Association and College of Podiatry (London). Ms Debbie Delves reports a suspected case from her South London practice