PODIATRIST Flashcards
1
Q
Role of podiatrist
A
Experts in lower limb health
2
Q
What conditions do podiatrists treat
A
Ingrown toenail, plantar fasciitis, heel and arch pain
3
Q
Integumentary system structures
A
-epidermis
-dermis
-hypodermis
4
Q
What systems podiatrist
A
-integumentary system
- muscular skeletal system
5
Q
Medicare podiatrist
A
Yes if public hospital/ Rx by bulk billing GP
No otherwise
6
Q
PBS podiatrist
A
Pain relief may be subsidised e.g prescribed creams and medications
7
Q
PHI podiatrist
A
Depending on level of cover
May cover cost of orthotics
8
Q
Superficial
A
Towards the surface of the body
9
Q
Deep
A
Further away from surface of body
10
Q
Epi
A
Above
11
Q
Hypo
A
Below
