Our Foot Care Services & Clinic Policies - What We Do and Don't
At our clinic, we are dedicated to following the highest ethical standards. Here’s a summary of the services we offer and what you can expect:
What We Can Do for You:
- Provide thorough foot assessments
- Treat conditions like ingrown toenails, fungal infections, and warts
- Offer custom orthotics based on medical necessity
- Perform minor surgeries for foot issues
- Prescribe medications and topical treatments for foot health
- Provide diabetic foot screening, and preventative care
- Provide education on maintaining healthy feet
- Help with footwear advice and biomechanical issues
- Manage foot and ankle pain with evidence-based treatments
- Refer you to other healthcare professionals when appropriate
What We Will Not Do:
- Engage in any fraudulent insurance activities
- Provide direct billing for insurance purposes
- Misrepresent services or provide treatments outside of our scope
- Provide treatments or services without proper informed consent
- Prescribe orthotics without a proper medical evaluation
- Guarantee outcomes for products or services, including orthotics
- Offer discounts that could mislead patients or compromise care
- Allow insurance coverage to dictate the care provided
- Continue working with you beyond two no-show appointments
- Perform home visits
In Summary
At Port Elgin Foot Clinic, our commitment to transparent and ethical care is paramount. By clearly outlining what we can and cannot do, we aim to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of our services and policies. Our goal is to ensure that every patient receives the highest standard of care while adhering to professional and regulatory guidelines. We believe that informed patients make empowered decisions about their foot health, and we are here to support you every step of the way. If you have any questions or need further clarification about our services, please do not hesitate to contact us.
