Patients' Charter

This charter has been produced to ensure the safety of patients and staff.

	All instruments are placed in a sterilised pouch then placed in an autoclave to achieve sterilisation of the instruments. This is to prevent cross-infection.
	The surgery chair is disinfected between patients.
	Hands are washed with medical soap and new latex gloves are worn for each patient.
	A full medical history of each patient is mandatory and will be taken on the first visit.
	Patient information will remain confidential.
	The foot will be disinfected before it is examined.
	A new disposable scalpel blade is used for each patient.
	All procedures performed on the patient will include the latest aseptic techniques.
	All equipment, instruments, medicaments and dressings used are of the highest quality.
	A commitment to ongoing training to ensure that the highest degree of treatment is delivered to the patient.
	A commitment to provide a professional, personal and out-standing chiropody treatment to each and every patient.