Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 100/11. Practice without a license forbidden and exceptions

§ 11. Practice without a license forbidden and exceptions.

A. It shall be deemed prima facie evidence of the practice of podiatric medicine or of holding one's self out as a podiatric physician within the meaning of this Act, for any person to diagnose the ailments of, or to treat in any manner the human foot by medical, physical or surgical methods, or to use the title “podiatric physician” or “podiatrist” or any words or letters which indicate or tend to indicate to the public that the person so treating or so holding himself or herself out is a podiatric physician.

B. No person, except as provided in Section 3 of this Act, shall provide any type of diagnostic and therapeutic medical care services of the human foot unless under the supervision of a licensed podiatric physician.

C. Persons suitably trained and qualified may render, only under the direction of a podiatric physician licensed under this Act, such patient tests and services as diagnostic imaging procedures, laboratory studies and other appropriate patient services connected with comprehensive foot care which may be consistent with the diagnosis and treatment selected by the podiatric physician. This Section shall apply to podiatric medical care provided in all settings, including, but not limited to: long term facilities, mental health facilities, hospitals, medical offices and public health clinics.