Chiropodist suspended for five months for inadequate records, misleading invoices, and improper orthotics casting.
The registrant admitted to professional misconduct regarding his treatment of a patient, including keeping insufficient records, issuing misleading invoices regarding casting methods and lab independence, using an unacceptable foam box casting technique, and failing to provide adequate break-in instructions for orthotics.
The Tribunal accepted a joint submission on penalty, ordering a reprimand, a five-month suspension, remedial coursework, 18 months of practice supervision, and $35,000 in costs.
