Section 143.5. Medical supervision of podiatric patients  


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  • A podiatrist with clinical privileges, may, with the concurrence of any physician member of the medical staff, initiate procedures for admitting a patient. This concurring physician shall assume responsibility for the nonpodiatrical medical care of the patient throughout the hospital stay, including the medical history and physical examination and any medical problem which may be present or which may arise during the hospitalization.