HPRAC_PODIATRY_COVER_BILINGUE_PRINT_072715.qxp_Layout 1 2015-07-27 4:23 PM Page 1 This document contains both information and form fields. To read information, use the Down Arrow from a form field. Chiropody and Podiatry: Regulation of the Profession and the Model of Foot Care in Ontario Volume 1 This page has been intentionally left blank 66…. 56 Wellesley St W., 56, rue Wellesley Ouest, 12th Floor 12e étage Toronto ON M5S 2S3 Toronto ON M5S 2S3 Tel (416) 326-1550 Tél (416) 326-1550 Fax (416) 326-1549 Téléc (416) 326-1549 Web site www.hprac.org Site web www.hprac.org E-mail Courriel
[email protected] [email protected] August 31, 2015 The Honourable Dr. Eric Hoskins Minister of Health and Long-Term Care 10th Floor, Hepburn Block 80 Grosvenor Street Toronto, ON M7A 2C4 Dear Minister, The Health Professions Regulatory Advisory Council (HPRAC) is pleased to present this report, which provides an analysis of the current model of foot care in Ontario, considers whether there should be changes to existing legislation governing chiropodists and podiatrists, and examines issues of restricted titles and whether the existing legislation which prohibits the registration of new podiatrists should continue. As part of our assessment process, we completed a jurisprudence review and two literature reviews, which included information on foot care in other jurisdictions. We also conducted two extensive consultation programs with a broad group of stakeholders. In developing our advice, HPRAC follows a process that is thorough, timely and efficient, and reflects the principles of independence, fairness, transparency and evidence-based decision- making.