16. Podiatrists must avoid any misrepresentation with respect to their level of competence or to the effectiveness of their services or of those provided by the members of their profession. If the interest of the patient so requires, podiatrists must, with the patient’s authorization, consult another member of the Order or another qualified person, or refer the patient to one of those persons.
Likewise, they must avoid any misrepresentation with respect to the competence or effectiveness of the services generally provided by the persons with whom they carry on professional activities within a partnership or joint-stock company.