Pennsylvania Code
Title 49 - PROFESSIONAL AND VOCATIONAL STANDARDS
Part I - DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Subpart A - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL AFFAIRS
Chapter 29 - STATE BOARD OF PODIATRY
STANDARDS OF ETHICAL PRACTICE
Section 29.24 - Professional courtesy

Whenever a podiatrist requests another podiatrist to attend his patients during his temporary absence from his practice, professional courtesy requires the acceptance of the appointment if consistent with other duties. The podiatrist acting under the appointment shall give the utmost consideration to the interests and reputation of the absent podiatrist. Patients, both old and new, shall be restored to the care of the absent podiatrist upon his return.