A chiropodist dressing a wound on a patient's leg in the foot clinic

At Port Elgin Foot Clinic, we believe that informed patients are empowered patients. Our goal is to provide the highest quality foot care while maintaining the ethical standards set by the College of Chiropodists of Ontario. Whether you're coming in for custom orthotics, diabetic foot care, or treatment for foot pain, it's important to know what services we provide and what practices we follow.

In this blog, we’ll outline exactly what you can expect when you visit our clinic and what services we do not offer to ensure we maintain transparency, professionalism, and the best possible care for your feet.

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 surgeries for foot issues
  • Prescribe medications and topical treatments for foot health
  • Manage diabetic foot care, including wound 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.

Jaffer Shaikh

Jaffer Shaikh

Chiropodist

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