Podiatrists
Podiatrists (formerly known as chiropodists) diagnose and treat ailments and abnormalities of the human foot and lower limb, deal with minor infections, injuries and deformities, and conditions resulting from other major health disorders such as diabetes.
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Cyflog Cyfartalog
£32434
Mae gweithwyr newydd yn dechrau o gwmpas £15380. Mae tâl arferol yn £32434 y flwyddyn. Gall gweithwyr profiadol iawn ennill hyd at £47349.
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Tasgau Dyddiol
- Refers patients who require further medical or surgical attention.
- Delivers foot health education to groups such as the elderly, children, the homeless, those with medical problems such as arthritis.
- Advises patients on aspects of foot care to avoid recurrence of foot problems.
- Those with advanced training may carry out minor surgery on the feet.
- Prescribes, makes and fits pads and other orthotic appliances to correct and/or protect foot disorders.
- Treats conditions of the skin, nails and soft tissues of feet by minor surgery, massage and heat treatment, padding and strapping or drugs.
- Administers local anaesthetic where appropriate.
- Provides vascular and neurological assessment for the long-term management of chronic disorders and high-risk patients.
- Examines patient’s feet to determine the nature and extent of disorder.
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