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Podiatrist - Practice FAQ

The following are answers to some frequently asked questions received by the Department of Regulation and Licensing. These questions and answers are general in nature and are provided as a public service. Licensees and applicants with specific questions should refer to the Wisconsin statutes and administrative code provisions which govern their profession. In any instance in which an answer may differ from the provisions of the statutes and administrative code provisions, the latter will govern.

Q:  What is a podiatrist's scope of practice in Wisconsin?

A:  A podiatrist's scope of practice is defined in section 448.60 of the Wisconsin statutes.  "Podiatry" means that branch or system of the practice of medicine and surgery that involves treating the sick which is limited to conditions affecting the foot and ankle, but does not include the use of a general anesthetic unless administered by or under the direction of a person licensed to practice medicine and surgery under subch. II .

Q:  How long must podiatrists maintain patient health care records?

A:  A podiatrist must maintain patient health care records on every patient for not less than five (5) years after the date of the last entry or for a longer period as may be otherwise required by law.

 

Last updated: Monday, April 6, 2009