Reconciling Differences Between Podiatric and Orthopaedic Surgeons in the United Kingdom: The Memorandum of Understanding and Its Implications for the Future of Podiatric Surgery

ABSTRACT Interprofessional conflict has long characterised the relationship between UK podiatric surgeons and orthopaedic surgeons, stemming from overlapping professional boundaries and differing regulatory frameworks. This commentary focuses upon the recent memorandum of understanding (MoU) between...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:	Journal of Foot and Ankle Research
Main Authors:	Ewan Kannegieter, Kaser Nazir, Susan A. Nancarrow, Alan M. Borthwick
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2025-06-01
Subjects:	interprofessional conflict jurisdictional disputes orthopaedic surgery podiatric surgery
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/jfa2.70048

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