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Footprints December 2011

Follow this link to see the December issue of Footprints.

Interdisciplinary Research Special Interest group

 

Podiatry New Zealand is a member of the Allied Health Professional Associations' Forum (AHPAF).

Diabetes Awareness

Diabetes

Over 200,000 New Zealanders have diabetes and it is growing rapidly - every day 40 more people are diagnosed.

However, equipping people with knowledge to make even small changes in their lifestyle can have a dramatic affect on their wellbeing. We would like to invite you to help us do just this and raise awareness about diabetes, and the simple changes people can make to significantly improve their wellbeing.

Standing Orders for Prescribers

This arrived at PNZ on 10 November.  If you would like PNZ to make a submission on this, please send your views to exec@podiatrynz.org.nz by 20 November:

Podiatry News

Follow this link for an update on news from the Podiatry World.

Podiatry News

Footprints October 2011

Issue 58 now available.

TPPR updates - Pharmac under pressure

 

The following recent media releases show the challenges being faced by Pharmac in current trade talks.

New Leaked Texts Reveal Details of US Attack on Pharmac in Free Trade Talks

Inquiry into the determinants of wellbeing for Maori children (no closing date yet)

 

The Maori Affairs Select Committee is holding an inquiry into the determinants of wellbeing for Maori children. The terms of reference are to inquire into:

Poor footwear linked to foot impairment and disability in gout patients

 

New research shows that use of poor footwear is common among patients with gout.  According to a study published today in Arthritis Care & Research (ACR), gout patients who make poor footwear choices experienced higher foot-related pain, impairment and disability. Gout patients also reported that comfort, fit, support and cost were the most important factors for selecting footwear.

Fingernail cutting

This is an ongoing question for many practitioners.  The Poditrists Board's guidelines can be accessed here for your information.

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