Home Visits

What Happens On A Podiatry Home Visit?

A Podiatry appointment consists firstly of an assessment interview, where the following details are observed and recorded on your personal record file: Your presenting foot complaint and your medical history; consisting of medication you are currently taking and your current health status.

The assessment interview is important so that an appropriate podiatry treatment and long term management plan can be made.

The next part of the appointment consists of the Podiatrist performing an observational and clinical examination. This consists of looking at your vascular and neurological status, your skin and nail health, and additionally the type of footwear you are wearing may also be observed. A gait analysis may be also be performed according to what the problem might be. (Merriman and Tollafield 1996)

 

Management

After taking down these details we will ask you to sign a consent form, to ensure you are happy to have your feet treated. We are happy to answer any of your questions or concerns that you may have throughout the appointment.

In some cases other conditions of the lower limb may be diagnosed and may need referral to another health professional, this can be arranged with your consent within a visit. The Podiatry treatment will then commence whether that be the cutting and/or the reduction of nails, the removal of callus and corns, the treatment of veruccae.. etc.

The podiatrist will then come up with a long term management plan to suit your individual needs, and will work out how often would be suitable to return for the next visit. We are happy to provide you with any foot health information you may require.

 

What Type Of Patients Are Treated On A Home Visit?

The majority of patients Podiatrists see on a home visit are those who who cannot get out and about due to being elderly, or due to illness and injury (including sports injuries).

Podiatrists commonly visit residential properties, nursing homes, hospitals, care and day centres to provide podiatry treatment for those who cannot or find it difficult to travel to visit a Podiatrist in a clinical setting.

How Long Does A Home Visit Last?

A Podiatry home visit generally lasts about thirty minutes, according to the treatment which is required. A first appointment may last a little longer (around forty five minutes) due to paperwork requirements and the initial assessment.

For more complicated procedures more time should be allowed, but this can be arranged to suit the patient’s needs.

 

Lilypad Podiatry’s Home Visit Service

The service is a run by a friendly, reliable and highly qualified Podiatrist, who is HPC Registered and a member of the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists.

Many foot complaints can be diagnosed and treated from in growing toe nails, corns, callus, fungal skin and nail infections, veruccae and some sports injuries.

 

References: Merriman L.M, Tollafield D.R, 1996 Assessment of the Lower Limb 1:3-4