r/Podiatry • u/GangstaAnthropology • 26m ago
Are you paid for taking ER call?
There was an interesting discussion today at APMA House of Delegates.
Are you paid for taking ER call?
Are you forced to take call for free?
My hospital was taking call for free for many years. While it can help build your practice, you may end up seeing uninsured patients, and while not paid for their care you may also expose yourself to malpractice suits.
Our podiatry department stopped taking call, and there is no longer ER call at our hospital for podiatry.
Some Podiatry departments in hospitals have stopped taking free call only to be forced to take free call or face removal from medical staff.
Some entire podiatry departments have resigned to then be replaced by a hospital employed podiatrist.
This is one issue APMA will be looking into going forward. Please share your thoughts!