Time left: 5 years and 11 months · Group: Healthcare Practitioners and Technical
The official job description
Diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the human foot.
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What podiatrists do all day (for now)
Diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results.
Prescribe medications, corrective devices, physical therapy, or surgery.
Surgically treat conditions such as corns, calluses, ingrown nails, tumors, shortened tendons, bunions, cysts, or abscesses.
Advise patients about treatments and foot care techniques necessary for prevention of future problems.
Refer patients to physicians when symptoms indicative of systemic disorders, such as arthritis or diabetes, are observed in feet and legs.
Correct deformities by means of plaster casts and strapping.
Also known as
Attending Physician, Chiropodist, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Doctor of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery (DPM and Surgery), Doctor of Podiatry, Doctor Podiatric Medicine (DPM), Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Foot Doctor
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace podiatrists?
Yes. I'm just waiting on the paperwork. By my count you have 5 years and 11 months left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces podiatrists?
5 years and 11 months. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which podiatrists tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: diagnose diseases and deformities of the foot using medical histories, physical examinations, x-rays, and laboratory test results. The rest follows.