What does it mean to be a member of
the Australian Podiatry Association?
To practice in
Victoria a podiatrist must be registered with the Podiatrists
Registration Board of Victoria. All practitioners
are regulated by the Podiatrist’s Registration Act
1997.
Membership of the Australian Podiatry Association
however is not mandatory for podiatrists.
The Australian Podiatry Association (Vic) has the
major objectives of assisting, educating, representing
and promoting the cause of podiatry in Victoria. Since
1929, the Association has provided members with valuable
resources, which enhance professional status and enable
continued growth and success.
Only registered podiatrist who are prepared to follow
the Association’s Code of Ethics are granted
membership.
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Code
Of Ethics
In
all matters the podiatrist must consider the
welfare of the patient to be of paramount
importance.
A
code of ethics provides a framework for
professional conduct and a reference in
questionable situations.
It is an act of goodwill that provides good
practice and equality for practitioners and safety
to the public.
The
fundamental principles underlying ethical
behaviour are not dissimilar to the basic moral
duties that guide our society in general. However these principles impose a specific personal and
professional responsibility within podiatry as
detailed in the Code of Ethics.
The underlying principles:
·
honesty
and trustfulness
·
keeping
promises and agreements
·
loyalty
and acting in the best interests of those who have
placed faith in you
·
fairness
and justice
·
doing
no harm through negligent or intentional conduct.
A Code of Ethics therefore
guides professional practice to ensure quality in
all we do.
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The Australian Podiatry
Association (Vic) is a member of the Australasian
Podiatry Council and so participates and represents
members at a national level.
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