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

Ewan Kannegieter, Kaser Nazir, Susan A Nancarrow, Alan M Borthwick

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On podiatric surgery.Journal of foot and ankle research · 2025
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Ewan KannegieterFrank H Netter MD School of Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9154-3681

Kaser NazirGuy's and St Thomas' NHS Trust, London, UK.

Susan A NancarrowAllied Health Workforce, HealthWork International, Brisbane, Australia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5181-400X

Alan M BorthwickFaculty of Environmental and Life Sciences, School of Health Sciences, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7989-9263

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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 the Royal College of Podiatry (RCPod) and the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS), which aims to address key areas of agreement and disagreement while fostering collaboration. It provides a contextual backdrop by illuminating the historical interprofessional conflict preceding the MoU and highlights the potential of the MoU to enhance patient outcomes, improve workforce sustainability and bridge historical divides. It is clear that achieving lasting progress will require continued dialogue and mutual recognition of each profession's contributions to modern healthcare. These issues also hold broader relevance for interprofessional relations and healthcare policy worldwide.

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Interprofessional RelationsOrthopedic SurgeonsPodiatryHumansSocieties, MedicalUnited Kingdominterprofessional conflictjurisdictional disputesorthopaedic surgerypodiatric surgery

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PMID40302126

DOI10.1002/jfa2.70048

PMCPMC12040712

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