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Australian podiatrists must rebrand as "surgical podiatrists" by 2026 due to public confusion and safety concerns.
Australian podiatric surgeons must rebrand as "surgical podiatrists" by October 2026 after a national review found public confusion over their qualifications.
The change, approved by health ministers, aims to clarify that these practitioners lack medical degrees or mainstream surgical training.
A joint investigation and review by Melbourne Law School found higher complaint rates and instances of patient harm from invasive procedures.
While the Podiatry Board says care standards remain high, critics argue the new title still misleads patients.
AHPRA has implemented three of 14 recommended reforms, including stricter advertising rules and improved complaint transparency, with a 12-month transition period for practitioners.
The title "doctor" remains unregulated and permitted.
Los podólogos australianos deben cambiar su nombre a "podólogos quirúrgicos" para 2026 debido a la confusión pública y preocupaciones de seguridad.