During the 2023 Podiatry Talks, Agnès Firmin Le Bodo, Minister Delegate for Territorial Organization and Health Professions, gave a remarkable opening speech. Unfortunately, she was unable to attend in person and therefore gave this speech on video.
Key Points of the Speech
- Recognition of the profession : The Minister highlighted the importance of podiatrists in the health system, recognizing their essential role in the prevention and treatment of foot pathologies.
- Strengthening interprofessional cooperation : She stressed the need for better collaboration between the different health professions to improve patient care.
- Training and innovation : The Minister highlighted the importance of continuing training and innovation in podiatric practices to meet current public health challenges.
- Territorial development : Particular emphasis was placed on improving access to podiatric care in rural and under-medicalized areas.
Agnès Firmin Le Bodo's speech reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting and promoting the podiatry profession, while encouraging professionals to continue to innovate and collaborate to provide quality care to all patients.
To watch the full speech, you can watch the video below: