This is particularly appropriate for patients receiving pallative care on a regular basis. No further documentation of the above referenced procedures is necessary. Onychomycosis is a diagnosis established by clinical examination. A culture and sensitivity is not usually necessary unless the podiatrist feels that a reasonable degree of uncertainty exists. The diagnosis of Onychomycosis will, in most cases, be established by clinical examination only.
Many patients are unable to relate pain or restricted ambulation to nail disease.
A patient evaluation and treatment plan should be performed by the attending podiatrist approximately every twelve months or more often if necessary. This policy for proper footcare is effective immediately. Please note that PDF files require the Adobe Acrobat Reader. In order to view or print PDF documents, you may consider downloading the free Adobe Acrobat Reader Software .