Rules and Regulations 2013 - North Florida Regional Medical Center

North Florida Regional Medical Center
Rules And Regulations
E.6.
Care of Podiatric Patients - A patient admitted for podiatry care is a dual responsibility
involving the podiatrist and physician appointee of the staff.
a. Podiatrist's responsibilities:
(1) A detailed history justifying hospital admission;
(2) For medically uncomplicated patients, the podiatrist may, if
granted clinical privileges, perform a full medical history and
physical examination to provide medical clearance. If the patient
is medically complex, the medical clearance examination and
clearance for surgery must be performed by a physician.
(2) A detailed description of the examination of the feet and
pre-operative diagnosis;
(3) A complete operative report, describing the findings and
technique. All tissue removed shall be sent to the hospital
pathologist for examination;
(4) Progress notes;
(5) The podiatrist is solely responsible for the care of the feet;
(6) The discharge order; and
(7) Discharge summary (or summary statement).
b. Physician's responsibilities:
(1) Medical history pertinent to the patient's general health;
(2) A physician examination to determine the patient's
condition prior to anesthesia and surgery; for uncomplicated
patients the podiatrist may perform a full medical history and
physical examination. For medically complex patients the medical
clearance examination and clearance for surgery must be
performed by a physician;
(3) Supervision of the patient's general health status while
hospitalized; and
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