In this latest episode of HealthCert’s GP Insights podcast, Dr Raj Selvarajan walks through what GPs can expect when managing a patient undergoing vasectomy, from the initial consult and managing patient concerns to communication tips, procedure workflow, and follow-up.
This episode focuses on the patient experience and doctor–patient communication, providing GPs with a clear understanding of how to deliver safe and supportive care.
- What a typical vasectomy consultation looks like, including what should be covered in the first consult, what questions and concerns patients usually raise, and how to approach patient education, risks, and consent.
- Common misconceptions about vasectomy and how to address them to put your patients at ease.
- How to build trust and manage patient expectations, including communication strategies for helping patients feel safe and informed.
- A typical day in a vasectomy clinic, including what the procedure workflow looks like, who is involved, and the structure of a typical work day.
- Dr Selvarajan's philosophies on patient care and how to make the vasectomy experience positive from the patient’s perspective.
- Expert advice for GPs to keep in mind when they first start consulting for vasectomy (and the one clinical detail that they often miss).
Watch this episode here.
Want to upskill in the no-scalpel vasectomy method?
Start with HealthCert Education’s Advanced Workshop of Non-Scalpel Vasectomy to build your foundational skills. Then round-out your hands-on vasectomy training with a clinical placement at Dr Raj Selvarajan’s clinic.
