He said that training courses for podiatrists and chiropodists would see a large increase in staff in those areas.

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In what can only be described as a podiatrists worst nightmare, the vast majority run long distances in plastic sandals, flip flops or even barefoot.

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Across the country, such skirmishes are increasing, as nurse anesthetists, nurse midwives, psychologists and podiatrists seek more autonomy and authority and often meet opposition from physician groups.

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The unique roles played by physicians, nurses, dentists, nurse anesthetists, nurse midwifes, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, pharmacists, paramedics, psychologists, and optometrists are well known and have clinical duties, delineated by government, associated with them.

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