Providing Podiatry Treatment  for Adults and Minors 

PATIENT INFORMATION

"Information is not knowledge" - Albert Einstein

New Patients

As healthcare professionals we are required by law to gather specific information about your personal details, medical history, non-prescribed and prescribed medication as podiatry is a medical treatment. We ask if you could be open and honest with us when sharing your information as by law we need to keep a record of your treatments, personal and medical data. We gather this information to understand your medical history and how this affects your foot related complaint and we will use this information when we are assessing, diagnosing and formulating your Podiatry Treatment Plan. In order for us to apply our clinical knowledge, we first need to gather the information.

New patient attending clinic

Attending your first appointment requires a little extra time for the podiatrist to carry out a full assessment. You will be required to complete a Personal Information form, which includes a medical questionnaire, and a consent to treat form. You can either download the forms and email them to us at info@ochilspodiatry.co.uk prior to your appointment or you can print them off below and bring them in with you. If you do not have access to a printer you can complete the forms when you arrive.

New patients requesting home visits

The podiatrist will bring all the documentation required to be completed by the patient. If the patient has a Welfare Guardian, please see our Vulnerable Adults section below. Please inform the Podiatrist of any special instructions required before attending the patient’s home.

What do I need to bring for my first appointment?

As healthcare professionals we need to gather certain information about your health and wellbeing, so we need you to be open with us when sharing your information. It is really important that you inform the podiatrist of any previous and current health related issues, what medication you are on and what allergies you may suffer from as this will determine what type of treatment you receive. If applicable, please bring a list of your prescribed medication and any other documentation, such as X-Ray or MRI results you have recently had taken and that are related to your foot complaint.

Why do we need this information?

Podiatrists are regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and we are bound to follow their clinical standards and the practical guidelines as well as those set out by The College of Podiatry. Therefore, it is important that you inform the podiatrist of any changes to your health and medication so we can continue to provide the right treatment for you. There may be instances where the podiatrist may need to share your personal information and treatment plan with your GP or other healthcare professionals regarding your foot care. Should we need to discuss or refer your medical care, we will need your consent.

Please see our full Privacy Policy below with regards to how your information will be used, stored, and shared.

All Patients are required to fill in a COVID - 19 Patient Consent Form

COVID Patient Form

Minors

Attending the first appointment requires a little extra time for the podiatrist to carry out a full assessment. As their Parental Guardian you will be required to complete a New Patient Information form, which includes a Medical Questionnaire and gives Consent to Treat. All Children under the age of 16 under must be accompanied by an adult for their appointments. If you cannot attend the appointment, you must complete and return the Absent Parent Consent form before or on the day of your child's appointment. We cannot carry out the treatment without this form so please do not send your child to an appointment on their own.
New Patient Information, Medical Questionnaire & Consent to Treat Form Absence of Parental Consent Form Book an Appointment

Adults

Attending your first appointment requires a little extra time for the Podiatrist to carry out a full assessment. You will be required to complete a New Patient form, which includes a Medical Questionnaire and gives Consent to Treat. Please allow the Podiatrist time to gather the information required to gain a complete history of your foot complaint in order to arrive at a diagnosis and a treatment plan. It is very important the information you provide is correct, as we need to provide an accurate treatment for your complaint. If the information you provide is incorrect, this may result in the wrong treatment being given. Please update the Podiatrist of any changes to your prescribed medication.
New Patient Information, Medical Questionnaire & Consent to Treat Form Book an Appointment

Vulnerable Adults

If an adult is unable to communicate or lacks the capacity to give consent to treat, by law there must be a Welfare Guardian with the patient to act on their behalf. The New Patient Information forms for Adults with Incapacity to Consent must be completed by the Welfare Guardian and returned to us prior to treatment. If the Welfare Guardian cannot attend the appointment, a valid Section 47 Certificate must be obtained before treatment can be given and the patient must be accompanied by another person such as a relative, carer or friend. Please see below our Patient Information for Adults with Incapacity to Consent.
New Patient Information form for Adults with Incapacity to Consent Form New Patients with Incapacity to Consent Information Book an Appointment

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